topic Re: I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless in ArcGIS Pro Questions

I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless

LeonardoCalzada — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:38:46 GMT

I lost the capability of linking new folders via pop up menu. The dropdown menu that usually says "folders" in the "Add folder connections" in now blank. when I click a folder the "name" bar doesn't update, and the only option is open (not ok) , so i keep navigating in subfolders.

Also when saving a layer whatever path and name I select (even local folders as documents) i get network error.

Also now when i run a tool it shows and error immediately saying ERROR 000730: "layer path" does not exist within table.

I'm happy to provide screenshots but the blog says i don't have permission to upload images right now.

I tried uninstalling, switching user and nothing. The entire software is basically useless

Re: I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless

DanPatterson — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:28:06 GMT

If it worked until recently, then the general course of action is to try the following in order

Perform an ArcGIS pro Soft Reset

Perform a Clean Uninstall and Reinstall of ArcGIS Pro

contact Tech Support, who may have addition tools to examine your situation

Re: I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless

AaronKoelker — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:19 GMT

Not sure what exactly you mean by the 'pop up menu', but do you get the same behavior if you try to add a folder from the Favorites panel in Catalog instead of the Project panel?

Re: I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless

merigens6 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:31:53 GMT

That really is like something deeper than just a UI glitch especially with the path errors and network issues happening together. Could be permissions or a broken config/cache messing with how the app reads directories. I’ve seen similar cases discussed in a few communities (even stumbled on some fixes while browsing Rejekibet, so checking folder permissions and resetting user configs might be worth a shot.

Re: I can't link folder, save layers nor run tools. My software is completely useless

LBeaneVerisk — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:45:36 GMT

Hi Leonardo,
I am having the same issue--have you found a solution?
I have uninstalled and re-installed with no luck.