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FFXIV Unable to Download Patch Files: Why & How to Fix
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Updated onNovember 21, 2023
updated onNovember 21, 2023
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Some Final Fantasy XIV players have posted on Square’s forum about anUnable to download patch filesFFXIV error message. The issue pops up when they try to download patch updates for the game.
FFXIV doesn’t get updated when thementioned error message appears. If you need to fix this error, take note of the potential resolutions below.
How can I fix the FFXIV patch files error?
1. Connect to a VPN server
Some users have fixed theUnable to download patch fileserror by utilizing aVPNwhen downloading.
We recommendPrivate Internet Access (PIA)for a few reasons:
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2. Turn off your third-party antivirus software
First, try disabling any activethird-party antivirus softwareinstalled. To do that, right-click the antivirus utility system tray icon on the right of the taskbar to select a disable/shut down option.
Alternatively, you can select to turn off the antivirus software for a specific period. Thereafter, try downloading the patch update with the antivirus shield disabled.
3. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall
4. Change your DNS Server to Google
5. Delete the 4e9a232b subfolder
Deleting FFXIV’s 4e9a232b subfolder is another potential fix for itsUnable to download patch fileserror.
Those are possible resolutions for theUnable to download patch fileserror that might get FFXIV updated again. Make sure you follow them to the letter, and you should be able to force the download through.
If you want to knowhow to fix League of Legends patch issues, check our detailed guide to do it quickly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Matthew Adams
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