I found out that it was a Windows Security issue in the end... I enabled controlled folder access. To disable this follow these steps:

1. Settings > Update & Security (Windows 10) or Privacy & Security (Windows 11) > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.
3. Under Controlled folder access, select Manage Controlled folder access.
4. Switch the Controlled folder access setting to Off.

This option apparently blocks any program from creating new files in certain directories.