The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Save File Location (Windows)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion stores its save files at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Saves on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion saves are stored

  • Windows — %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Saves

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Saves, and press Enter.

Backing up The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion store save files on Windows?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion keeps its saves at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Saves. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with full version history. Free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.