Final Fantasy XIV has a lot of issues that players will have to encounter while playing the game on their favorite device. The issue that has left tons of fans scratching for their heads is the FF14 boot error, restricting fans to play the game. There are plenty of fans who reported that they are stuck on the black screen when they attempt to launch the game and then the game crashes with an error that says ‘FFXIV unable to complete version check’.
The reason why fans are having trouble fixing the ‘FF14 boot error’ is it does not disappear after restarting the device or uninstalling or reinstalling it again. If you too are having this FF XIV trusting error on your device and want to fix it now then don’t worry, we have got you covered.
Causes Of FF XIV Unable To Complete Version Check Error (Boot Error)
A lot of FF 14 users have no idea what led to this frustrating error and how to fix it. With that in mind, we have come up with a bunch of methods that could fix this error temporarily. Before we teach you how to fix FF 14 Unable to complete version check error, let’s take a look at the possible reasons that cause this error.
There could be many reasons why FF14 players are having this error in 2022. Most of the users who encounter this error claim that this is happening because of the Boot Configuration File of the game and the cache.
Here are all reasons that could lead to FF14 boot error 30605:
- Boot Configuration File
- Active windows firewall
- Slow network connection
- Pending update
- Game cache
How To Fix FF XIV Boot Error?
After a bit of research, we have discovered a bunch of ways that could fix ‘FFXIV unable to complete version check error’ in 2022. Let’s take a look at each method one by one.
1. Edit FFXIV_boot.cfg
There are plenty of FF14 users who reported to have fixed this issue by simply editing FFXIV_boot.cfg file. If you don’t know how to tweak this file then follow the given steps:
- Open My Computer
- Go to User>Documents>My Games > FFXIV – A Realm Reborn Folder.
- There, you will have to navigate FFXIV_Boot.file.
- STEP 3. Once you get to the game folder locate the FFXIV_BOOT file.
- Once located, right-click on it and then select Open with Notepad.
- Once opened, locate BootVersionCheckMode
- Once found, change its value from 0 to 1.
- Repeat the same steps for B4EulaAgreement
- Now save the changes and launch the game to check if the error is fixed or not.
2. Check Server Status
There are chances that you might be encountering this error because of a server issue. So, before you apply any solution, check out the server status of FFXIV first. To check server status, you will have to visit either the official Twitter handle of the game or a third-party site called, Downdetector.
3. Check Your Network
If the server is up and you are still facing an FF14 boot error on your device then it is likely that this could be happening due to your poor internet connection. To check your internet connection, follow the below mentioned steps:
- Disconnect your device from the internet.
- Restart the Router.
- Connect it again to your device.
- Verify the Integrity of Game Cache (Steam)
- Once done, launch the game to see if the error remain remains.
4. Disable The Firewall
The last method that we have for you to fix the FFXIV boot error requires you to turn off the Firewall on your PC. Don’t know how to disbale it? Well, follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Open Control Panel on your PC.
- Go to System and Security Settings.
- In the new window, click on Windows Defender Firewall
- In the left side menu, you will have to click on ‘Turn Windows Defender Firewall On or OFF’.
- In the new window, you will have to select to Turn off Windows Defender Firewall for both Private and Public network settings.
- Once done, save all the changes and restart the PC.
- Now, launch the game and see if the error is fixed or not.
These are multiple ways that can be used to fix FFXIV’s unable to complete Version check (boot error) in 2021.
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02-15-2014 05:51 PM
#1
Player
- Character
- Amy Starling
- World
- Exodus
- Main Class
- Marauder Lv 21
FFXIV Boot Error [30605][20448][10009][10019]
No matter what I do I can’t boot up FFXIV and that error pops up every time. I can’t even get to the launcher for crying out loud.
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02-16-2014 03:56 AM
#2
Player
- Character
- Xiina Nocturnee
- World
- Jenova
- Main Class
- Archer Lv 80
FFXIV Boot Error [30605][20448][10009][10019]
SAME THING HAPPENING HERE! could it be related to a new windows update? my computer did an auto update at night and this happened!
Need detailed description of how to solve it if anyone knows! pretty please~
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02-16-2014 04:18 AM
#3
Player
- Character
- Amy Starling
- World
- Exodus
- Main Class
- Marauder Lv 21
Mine stopped working after the new patch for the data centers for the NA data centers.
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02-16-2014 06:14 AM
#4
Player
- Character
- Dialasa Rorbit
- World
- Leviathan
- Main Class
- Lancer Lv 35
mine as also stop working and it a new computer
i even run under the net user administrator /active:yes command on system and it would not work so they need to fix this shit
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02-16-2014 07:50 AM
#5
Player
- Character
- Raist Soulforge
- World
- Midgardsormr
- Main Class
- Thaumaturge Lv 60
without knowing more specifics, hard to say. You can try copying what was downloaded under the C:Users<your user name>DocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY XIV — A Realm Reborndownloads folder into a backup folder, and then deleting what was in the ffxivpatch folder to see if a fresh pull helps.
However,itt could be something as simple as corruption with the security descriptors that is preventing an overwrite of a file in one of the folders, or a read-only flag is locking you out. It’s something that Windows is famous for…every version has it’s moments where the file system just gets knackered from time to time. You may see errors logged in the Windows event logs (eventvwr.msc from the run/search line). Could try running a few rounds of chkdsk to repair everything. Then you may need to try forcing a removal of any read-only flags that may have been set on files nested in both the FFXIV install directory and the user folders under your documents/my games folder.
Go to the search/run box off your start menu and type CMD. Don’t hit enter, let it pop up the list of found items so you can right click the shortcut to the command prompt and run it as Admin. Then run the «chkdsk c: /F» command (unless it is installed on a different drive letter than C:, in which case you would need to change it to that drive letter). If it is a system drive you should get a prompt that it can’t run while the drive is in use and ask if you want to schedule it with the next reboot. Answer that you want to schedule it. Close the window («exit» command) and reboot the system. It may take a while, depending on how much data is on the drive. Run this at LEAST two times… preferably 3 if you have the patience.
The screens may go by too fast for you to notice if it actually found/corrected errors (want to keep doing it until it finds no errors). That’s why you want to run it at least twice—want to give it good opportunity to try to fix all errors. Sometimes it won’t get them all on the first pass.
Hopefully, if it was a problem with security descriptors and such, that is resolved now and you can actually overwrite the files. If not, you may still need to clear any read-only bits that may have been flagged on files in the folders.
The process is blocked from doing a whole folder tree from a normal user account like we used to (if you try to clear it from a folder in the hopes of removing it from the folder and it applying to everything underneath, it usually won’t work). So, many guides will make you do this by enabling the Admin account and logging in under that. Otherwise, you will have to drill into each folder, select the files, and have to respond to the UAC prompts and all… but you can still do it to a group of folders in one shot with an elevated CMD prompt using the ATTRIB command:
Open a CMD prompt again as Admin like we did for scheduling the chkdsk, and run these commands to remove Read Only from all the XIV files. Copy/paste them as typed (edit them as needed for drive letter or user name via notepad). The quotes are needed because of the long file names in the path, so it is important that you get them. To paste into the DOS window, just right click inside the window and select «Paste» from the pop-out menu:
attrib -R /S /D «C:Program Files (x86)SquareEnix*.*»
attrib -R /S /D «C:UsersdboydDocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY XIV — A Realm Reborn*.*»
(remember to copy them it into notepad or something first so you can edit your user name in place of mine, then copy the edited version of the string)
By running these from an elevated CMD prompt (Run as Admin), you are essentially doing the same thing as logging in as the Admin, and the switches and wildcards are telling it to remove the flag from every file found in every folder under the parent folders. Windows will still be locking the folders from having the flag removed as normal… this just minimizes the work needed to remove them from the individual files by other methods like activating/logging in under the Admin account or going into each folder one by one to reset the files and having to respond to the UAC prompts.
Hopefully after all that you will have cleared whatever may have been preventing any overwriting of the files. As always though, make sure to launch XIV as Admin just in case.
Last edited by Raist; 02-16-2014 at 07:52 AM.
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02-16-2014 09:12 AM
#6
Player
- Character
- Amy Starling
- World
- Exodus
- Main Class
- Marauder Lv 21
when i try to load the launcher. It says failed to check the launcher version or something and gives me the error mentioned above.
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02-16-2014 11:16 AM
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02-17-2014 06:56 AM
#7
Player
- Character
- Corrupted Nethicite
- World
- Adamantoise
- Main Class
- Warrior Lv 80
I’m having the same issue logging on to the launcher. I’ve been getting the boot error msg(as stated on the topic) and this has been going on since yesterday. I hope this gets resolve by next weeks reset.
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02-18-2014 09:11 AM
#8
Player
- Character
- Firminnant Goudernoux
- World
- Goblin
- Main Class
- Arcanist Lv 12
i went to control panel -> uninstall programs -> noticed some thing called ‘SavingsbullFilterService’ installed a day ago on my machine. uninstalled it, FFXIV worked like a charm.
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02-18-2014 10:08 AM
#9
Player
- Character
- Rezar Darkstar
- World
- Lamia
- Main Class
- Pugilist Lv 50
Originally Posted by Abased
i went to control panel -> uninstall programs -> noticed some thing called ‘SavingsbullFilterService’ installed a day ago on my machine. uninstalled it, FFXIV worked like a charm.
Bumping this since this worked for me too. I think this may have installed with Easy DVD player.
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02-18-2014 10:36 AM
#10
Player
- Character
- Corrupted Nethicite
- World
- Adamantoise
- Main Class
- Warrior Lv 80
Originally Posted by Abased
i went to control panel -> uninstall programs -> noticed some thing called ‘SavingsbullFilterService’ installed a day ago on my machine. uninstalled it, FFXIV worked like a charm.
I love u abased. Apparently, so program called «quick knowledge» was installed on my cpu. So I unistalled it n the game is working again
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Originally Posted by Abased
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MMO-RPG games have always been a top genre in games. Whether playing on a console, PC, or smartphone, the games somehow tend to attract people. Talking of RPG games, Final Fantasy is a top-tier game. Usually, RPG games are long-running games and kept alive with regular updates and fixes. But recently, users have been facing issues with Final Fantasy XIV. Whenever users launch the game, the screen gets black, and soon after, the game crash with an error message saying ffxiv unable to complete version check. A lot of them, for no reason, face the error. In this troubleshooting, we will talk about the possible cause of this issue along with methods to fix it.
Causes of FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check Error
As reported by the user, there are multiple causes of this issue. A lot of users claim that after updating, the error somehow still appears. Some common causes of this error include an active windows firewall, a slow network connection, and pending updates. While the majority of users claim that the error appears because of so Boot Configuration File of the game and the cache.
- Active windows firewall
- Slow network connection
- Pending update
- Boot Configuration File
- Game cache
Similar Types of FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check Error
- 30605
- (30410)(30607)(20457)(404)
- 2020
- FFXIV is unable to complete version update 30419
- (30605 20446)(404)
- PS3
- FFXIV is unable to complete version update 30437
- 30426
- FFXIV file access failed during the version check
- (30410)(30607) (20459) (10009) (10019)
Below we have demonstrated all the possible ways by which you can eliminate FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check Error.
1. Check if the Server is Live
Since the game is an MMO-RPG, there is a fair share of chance that the server might be temporarily unavailable, and the FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check 30605 504 error is occurring. It is common in the MMO-RPGs game. So the first thing you need to do is to check whether the server is live or not.
- Check official Forums for tracking any issues with the game
2. Check Your Network
The second thing you must do is check if your network is working fine. We suggest that you go through the below FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check 30410 steps.
- STEP 1. Disconnect your device from the network
- STEP 2. Restart the Router
- STEP 3. Reconnect your device
3. Verify the Integrity of the Game Cache (Steam)
As many users recommended, this method fixes the FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check 30605 Error. Follow all the steps to fix the issue.
- STEP 1. Open up Steam and locate Final Fantasy XIV in the library
- STEP 2. Once you find it Right-click on it and select Properties
- STEP 3. In the Properties, go to the Local Files tab
- STEP 4. Below click on Verify Integrity of Game Cache
- STEP 5. Once done, try Playing the game
4. Editing the ffxiv_boot.cfg
Another recommended solution to fix the FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check PC issue is by manually tweaking the ffxiv_boot.cfg file of the game. Follow the steps below to see how it is done.
- STEP 1. Go to the Start Menu and click on My Computer
- STEP 2. Now navigate to the below location
C: > User > Documents > My Games > FINAL FANTASY XIV – A Realm Reborn
- STEP 3. Once you get to the game folder, locate the FFXIV_BOOT file
- STEP 4. Now Right-click on ffxiv_boot.cfg, then select Open with Notepad
- STEP 5. Once the file has been opened, locate BootVersionCheckMode
- STEP 6. Once you find it change its value from 0 to 1
- STEP 7. Perform the same for B4EulaAgreement and change its value to 1 as well
- STEP 8. Now save the changes and try playing the game
5. Disable the Firewall
Users have also reported that disabling the firewall also fixes the FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check 30605 20448 10009 10019 issue.
- STEP 1. Simultaneously press the Windows+R key, and a run window will open
- STEP 2. In the search field, Put Control Panel followed by an enter
- STEP 3. Once you get into the control panel, go to System and Security settings
- STEP 4. On the top right, you will see Windows Firewall. Click on it
- STEP 4. In the windows firewall window on the left, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off link
- STEP 5. Customize settings window will open up
- STEP 6. In this window, Choose to Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) for both Private and Public network settings
- STEP 6. Finally, save all the changes, then restart your system
Conclusion:
We hope that you have fixed FFXIV Unable To Complete Version Check Error by following this troubleshooting.
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Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG game developed by Square Enix. It is one of the more popular multiplayer games with a huge player base. Having been out for a long time, the game has had multiple DLC expansions. Hence the reason, the game is still played massively to this day. While the game continues to enjoy an increasing player base, it certainly has its issues. Several players have reported encountering the ‘Version Check’ error. The error pops up when the game is launched and soon after it crashes. The error reads as follows: “Unable to complete version check.”
Causes of the ‘Version Check’ Error in FFXIV
There are many reasons why the error pops up. For starters, the error can occur before or after an update. However, the most common causes are an unstable/ slow internet connection, corrupted/ missing game files, and an active antivirus or a firewall. Many players have also reported that the ‘ffxiv_boot.cfg’ configuration file settings are responsible for the error.
Here are some known fixes that you can try to solve the Unable to complete version check error in FFXIV.
- Check Server Status
- Troubleshoot Internet Connection
- Use Another Network Connection
- Disable/Bypass Firewall & Third-Party Antivirus
- Verify Steam Game Files Integrity
- Modify ‘ffxiv_boot.cfg’ Configuration File
- Use a VPN
Fix 1 – Check Server Status
The first course of action is to check if the Final Fantasy XIV servers are down. It’s possible that the servers are, indeed, down for any maintenance or due to technical issues. It’ll help save a lot of time instead of wasting time on the other fixes.
Keep an eye out for any announcements or updates regarding server issues on Square Enix social media and forums.
For any server issues, it is recommended to wait a day or two until the issue is fixed. Usually, it doesn’t take more than 24 hours for the servers to be back online.
Fix 2 – Troubleshoot Internet Connection
If the servers aren’t a problem, then the internet connection may be the culprit. A slow or unstable internet connection can cause online connectivity problems. In this case, you will need to troubleshoot your internet connection.
To start, power off the router and unplug the power cord for at least 30 seconds. Turn the router ON and try to connect online.
If the error persists, you can try playing another game online and see your connection’s performance. If there’s a problem here as well, there’s something wrong with your connection. You’ll have to contact your ISP and determine what might be the issue. They’ll be able to help you out much better if there’s a problem with your connection or device.
Sometimes, it could be that the ISP may be having technical difficulties on their end. It is recommended you contact your ISP regarding the matter.
Fix 3 – Use Another Network Connection
If you’re still getting the Version Check error on your internet connection, then you can try launching the game by connecting to another network. This has fixed the issue for a lot of players.
Alternatively, you can try connecting through the ‘Mobile Hotspot’ using Mobile Data.
Fix 4 – Disable/Bypass Firewall & Third-Party Antivirus
The Version Check error is a server connection error. It could mean that the game’s connection request may be being blocked by a firewall. The firewall can either be the Windows firewall or the router firewall. Having the game bypass these firewalls can help resolve the issue. We have provided the steps to change the firewall settings for Final Fantasy XIV on both the PC and the router below.
I. PC Firewall Settings
Step 1: Open the search bar using the Windows key + S shortcut. Type in “Firewall” and search for Windows Defender Firewall. Open it.
Step 2: In the left menu, select the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall option. Check if ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ is in the displayed list of apps. If not, follow the next step.
Step 3: Click the Change Settings option. Under Allowed apps and features, browse to the installation directory of Final Fantasy XIV and add its main executable file.
Step 4: Check both the Private and Public fields. Click OK to save all settings.
II. Router Firewall Settings
Step 1: Access your router settings by entering the default gateway IP in your web browser address bar.
Note: If you don’t know the default gateway address, open the Command Prompt and type in the command “ipconfig/ all”. Press Enter. You’ll see a list of different settings and IP addresses. Take note of the ‘Default Gateway’ field.
Step 2: Enter your router credentials (username and password). You can find these written on your router. You can also contact your ISP if these details are not readily available.
Step 3: Look for the Firewall option in the settings menu. Turn off Firewall and save changes.
Step 4: Restart your router or PC as required.
Also, if you have third-party anti-virus software installed, chances are that it may be the one responsible for the error. The anti-virus software can mistake game files for malicious files. Make sure that Final Fantasy XIV is allowed through anti-virus security. You can check this by configuring your anti-virus security settings.
Alternatively, you can uninstall the anti-virus as well as disable the firewall. Although not recommended, it may help solve the Version Check error.
Fix 5 – Verify Steam Game Files Integrity
Sometimes, the game files may be causing the issue. If the game files have gone bad or missing, then the game is bound to cause errors.
In such a situation, verifying the integrity of game files is the best course of action. This will replace any corrupted files and add the ones that are missing. Unfortunately, a complete reinstallation is required for the consoles. To verify the integrity of game files on PC, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch the Steam client.
Step 2: Go to Library, right-click Final Fantasy XIV and select the Properties option.
Step 3: Go to the Local Files section and select Verify integrity of game files. Wait for the process to complete.
Step 4: Launch Final Fantasy XIV.
Fix 6 – Modify ‘ffxiv_boot.cfg’ Configuration File
If the above solutions haven’t worked for you, then try modifying the ‘ffxiv_boot.cfg’config file.
Step 1: Press Windows key + E to open the File Explorer window.
Step 2: Follow the path: Documents > My Games > Final Fantasy XIV – A Realm Reborn.
Step 3: Open the ffxiv_boot.cfg config file using Notepad.
Step 4: Change the BootVersionCheckMode field value to ‘1’. Save changes and launch the game.
Fix 7 – Use a VPN
Some players have reported that using a VPN has helped them solve the Version Check error. Although there are free and premium VPN options available, you are free to use the one that suits you.
Alternatively, you can manually configure VPN on your PC. However, that is a very technical and time-consuming approach.
We hope one of the above solutions helped you solve the FFXIV Unable to complete version check error. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to post them in the comments section below.
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Ошибка обновления версии в Final Fantasy XIV может привести к катастрофе. Поскольку это многопользовательская онлайн-платформа, ваш клиент должен быть обновлен, чтобы вы могли наслаждаться игрой всякий раз, когда подключаетесь к серверу FFXIV. Эти три ошибки иногда появляются при игре в Final Fantasy XIV:
- FFXIV BOOT VER. 2014.01.18.0000.0001
Проверка Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn Updater/Launcher версии. - ОШИБКА ЗАГРУЗКИ FFXIV
Невозможно завершить проверку конвертации [30605][20448][10009][10019] - Невозможно обновить файлы патчей [11006][20645][19900][1117]
Что произойдет, если вы их не исправите?
Почему нельзя игнорировать ошибку при игре в Final Fantasy XIV. Из-за ошибки может не открыться пусковая установка. Вы не сможете играть в игру.
Вот несколько быстрых исправлений для ffxiv unable to complete version check.
DNS компьютера
Поскольку проблема связана с серверами и DNS вашего компьютера, выполните следующие шаги для исправления ошибки»Невозможно завершить проверку версии». После этого ошибка будет устранена.
Нажмите одновременно клавиши Windows и R>Введите cmd> Нажмите enter>Введите ipconfig /release и нажмите enter>Введите ipconfig /renew и нажмите enter… подождите 5 секунд для завершения>Введите ipconfig /flushdns и нажмите enter>Попробуйте снова открыть FFXIV.
Вредоносные программы
В вашем компьютере могут быть вирусы, и вам может потребоваться полная проверка на наличие вредоносных программ. Для начала вы можете скачать и запустить бесплатный антивирус. Эта загрузка позволит вам просканировать и удалить все вредоносные программы на вашем компьютере. Убедитесь, что вы перезагрузили компьютер, после чего игра будет работать нормально.
Удалите антивирусную программу
Это исправление работает для некоторых пользователей. Антивирус может быть причиной аномалии ffxiv unable to complete version check. После удаления антивируса ваш ffxiv должен работать нормально.
PS4 исправляет проблему
Удалите бета-версию. Проверьте в интернете, на каких характеристиках работает Ps4. Установите 1080p. Перезагрузите демо-версию, и она должна работать.
Перейдите в Настройки > Сеть > Настроить ‘Подключение к Интернету Выберите Wifi/LAN в соответствии с вашим подключением> Выберите Custom, выберите имя маршрутизатора и введите пароль.
Настройка IP-адреса = Автоматически
Имя хоста DHCP = Не указывать
Настройки DNS = Вручную Первичный DNS= 8.8.8.8 Вторичный= 8.8.4.4
Настройка MTU = Автоматически
Прокси-сервер = Не использовать»
Перезагрузите патчи с ошибками
Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши на игре в инвентаре, выберите свойства/вкладка локальные файлы/проверить целостность кэша игры. Это может привести к ошибкам в целостности игры. В такой ситуации все, что вам нужно сделать, это заново загрузить игру. После этого игра должна работать нормально.
Текущие патчи загрузочной папки, вы можете скачать эту папку или получить ее от кого-то, кто ее уже скачал.
Ваша загрузочная папка находится по адресу: C:Program Files (x86)SquareEnixFINAL FANTASY XIV — A Realm Rebornboot.
Перейдите в DocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY XIV — A Realm Reborn откройте FFXIV_BOOT.cfg в word pad или блокноте. Появится следующее
<Файл конфигурации загрузки FINAL FANTASY XIV>
<Версия>
Версия 2
Язык 1
Регион 2
EulaAgreement 1
StartupCompleted 1
B4EulaAgreement 1
BootVersionCheckMode 0
ConfigReset 0
Измените число в выделенной жирным строке с 0 на 1. Это заставит программу запуска обновить себя. Запустите программу запуска, и она должна обновиться до самой новой версии. После обновления вы можете войти в систему и загрузить новый патч.
Проблема может сохраниться после загрузки. Поищите путь загрузки файла (для скачанного):
Мои документы/Мои игры/FINAL FANTASY XIV — A Realm Reborn/downloads/ffxiv patch/(папка с патчем) и проверьте свойства патча. Если он доступен только для чтения, снимите галочку, примените и снова запустите программу запуска.
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