Hi,
I installed neo4j Desktop version 1.5.7.
After installation, I was unable to create new DB, getting below attached error.
Tried re-installing it, but same issue
Please let me know the solution if you have one.

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Hi,
I installed neo4j Desktop version 1.5.7.
After installation, I was unable to create new DB, getting below attached error.
Tried re-installing it, but same issue
Please let me know the solution if you have one.

Can you post the Desktop logs?
The Error box shows the full path for the databases directory. Go to the root folder and set the user permissions to 'Full control' and save. Once done restart Neo4j Desktop and try.
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