> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sampler.meiji.industries/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File And Project Problems

> Fix sample-path, save/load, recovery, and uninstall issues.

# File and project problems

## A sample will not load

Check:

* the file still exists at the same path
* the format is supported
* the path is not from a disconnected external drive or moved directory

If the sample lived in a removable drive, network share, or synced folder, verify that location is currently mounted and reachable.

## A project will not save

Check:

* the projects directory is writable
* the target filename is valid
* you are not unintentionally colliding with another project name
* the disk is not full
* the save location has not moved underneath the app

Projects default to:

* `~/Documents/Meiji Sampler/Projects/`

## A project seems corrupt

The project loader attempts backup recovery using `.bak` files when possible.

If the primary file fails to parse, the app may still recover the backup version of the same project.

If a recovered project opens, save it immediately under a new name before continuing.

## My session changed after restart

Remember that there are two different persistence layers:

* background session state
* explicit `.meiji` project files

If a session mattered, save a project rather than relying only on last-open state.

Background session recovery is convenient. It is not the same thing as a named project with a known file path.

## Uninstall cleanup

To fully remove Meiji Sampler and all its data:

1. Delete the application itself.
2. Delete the config, data, and cache directories for your platform. See [Storage Paths](/reference/storage-paths-and-project-structure) for the exact paths.

If you only want to reclaim disk space without losing settings, delete the Packs subfolder inside the data directory instead of the entire directory.

## Fast rule of thumb

If the problem is about something not opening, not saving, or not being where you expected, check the path first.

## Related pages

* [File And Project Management](/guides/file-and-project-management)
* [Storage Paths And Project Structure](/reference/storage-paths-and-project-structure)
* [FAQ](/reference/faq)