PC version won't update launcher for 3.4?! :(

My PC version boot menu will work, but every time i try putting in my username/password to log in, it keeps giving me a FFXIV Launcher Error... WHY?!!!
I'm not getting any Launcher update beforehand or anything to fix the problem. This has literally ruined my plan i had set up before maintenance in order to buy an apartment in the 1st Ward before all the spots are taken, and now i can't even log on even when it's been over 1 hour since 3.4 went live.
I'm really really disappointed right now. :l
I stayed up this entire time just to jump on as soon as it releases, and i can't even do that now.
Not only that, this is holding me back on 3.4 progression.
Anyone else having the same problem???

My launcher won't update since the patch either. I run the ffxivboot.exe and it downloads a 18.22mb patch, then throws up this message:

Unable to update patch files.
[11005][20815][20866][19900][5]
E:/SquareEnix/FINAL_FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/boot/locales/fileinfo.fiin

Unable to perform version check. Version information is not consistent between FFXIV Boot, FFXIV Updater, and FFXIV Launcher.
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[30410][30607][20457][410]

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Originally Posted by Marshal_Kra

Unable to perform version check. Version information is not consistent between FFXIV Boot, FFXIV Updater, and FFXIV Launcher.
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[30410][30607][20457][410]

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having something of a similar issue -_- can't figure out what else to do. Hope SE gets this sorted cause its happening across both PC and PS4 platforms

keep getting 30410 30607 20457 410 errors. Had no problems with game updating before this new patch. Tried to reinstall the game says can't 2 files then closes the client. Even tried two back up copies and same problems get 30410 30607 20457 410 errors. changed it from 0 to 1 didn't work still same 4 error codes. last week hardly could play because of 90002 errors ever 10 minutes now this. I just hope that one day can play game without getting a error every time go to play it.

Getting the same error 30410 30607 20457 410 on PC.

I cannot believe it but I found a fella that had a fix for this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._check_errors/

VPN was easy to install, and as soon as I had a connection, I effortlessly updated the game/launcher and got the patch.

Hope it helps!

bah, after 3 weeks of the previous crap downloads missing to finally get to play for a week or two back to this.... same issue, unable to perform version check.

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Originally Posted by fionamccoll

I cannot believe it but I found a fella that had a fix for this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._check_errors/

VPN was easy to install, and as soon as I had a connection, I effortlessly updated the game/launcher and got the patch.

Hope it helps!

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I tried that, but there is no ""VPN Gate Public VPN Relay Servers" button, so I can't continue.

Did you see the lil guide he added to show you how to use the VPN? http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_softether.aspx

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Originally Posted by fionamccoll

I cannot believe it but I found a fella that had a fix for this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._check_errors/

VPN was easy to install, and as soon as I had a connection, I effortlessly updated the game/launcher and got the patch.

Hope it helps!

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This didn't work for me.

Oh bummer - nothing else was working for me, and I was a bit reluctant to shut off my internet connection and rely on a connection in Singapore! But, it worked a charm for me.

I had that this morning. Steam install. (If that matters)
What I learned is... oddly the files never were released from use. (Steam never seems to close things right eh?)

A reboot of the PC solved EVERYTHING. I didnt get the "Unable to patch patch files" message anymore. So if you havent rebooted your PC. Do so. =)

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Originally Posted by fionamccoll

Did you see the lil guide he added to show you how to use the VPN? http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_softether.aspx

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Yeah I saw that. I found my issue. I just downloaded the client and not the client with plugin. Also, when you connect to a server, choose a Japan one. I tried choosing a US based server and kept getting disconnected.

Thank you so much for posting that. I can now play FFXIV.

same here.. I dont use any vpn tools etc.

Do you think this launcher problem will be fixed later today? I'm not installing anything or changing any of my settings, this usually leads to far bigger problems than not being able to play. I'm still a new user, not sure how SE usually handle this.

Some free vpn servers etc. are known for grabbing datas transfered there. Passwords etc.
A re install seems to work for me. but every big patch this? this cant be a option.

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Originally Posted by Androir

same here.. I dont use any vpn tools etc.

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Make sure you get the client + plug in. I had the same issue, because I downloaded the client only.

I just tried the following and it worked for me, allowing me to update the launcher and download patch 3.4.

Navigate to your game install location on your drive, locate two folders: boot, game. Right click each folder > properties > click the 'read only ' box so that the field is empty. ( No tick or little square).

Launch the game through the ffxivboot.exe and it, hopefully, will connect you to the launcher and thus patch the game.

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Originally Posted by Stitches1974

Make sure you get the client + plug in. I had the same issue, because I downloaded the client only.

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Where can you download this? I didn't get the game online, I bought the retail version.

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Originally Posted by Mizhae

Where can you download this? I didn't get the game online, I bought the retail version.

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http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_softether.aspx

Download client + plugin ( one download ), then follow instructions on page. When you choose a server to connect to, choose the top server on the list. It was Japan for me, as the US servers I picked all failed to download. Once you are connected to the server, launch FFXIV. You should have a small download, but it took about 10 minutes for me. Once that download is completed, log out of the VPN completely. Close FFXIV launcher, then open it back up and you should be able to download another patch.

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Originally Posted by Stitches1974

Make sure you get the client + plug in. I had the same issue, because I downloaded the client only.

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No. i wont touch any vpn/proxy etc. ever.

Thanks a lot, guys, but downloading the whole game again would take me hours and I just installed/patched it three days ago. I tried MrDanger's workaround and it didn't fix it, so I guess I'll just wait for the devs to do something about it.

You're not stitches from youtube, are you? I watched your character creation videos the other day, nice work. :)

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Originally Posted by Mizhae

Thanks a lot, guys, but downloading the whole game again would take me hours and I just installed/patched it three days ago. I tried MrDanger's workaround and it didn't fix it, so I guess I'll just wait for the devs to do something about it.

You're not stitches from youtube, are you? I watched your character creation videos the other day, nice work. :)

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No that's not me.

Now when go to download get files 30413 and 25008 fails to download then client closes. not sure how to get it to fully download gets to about 600mb then it closes.

Dont know if just lucky but after so many tries when that error window popped up instead of hitting the "ok" button I just hit the "x" button up top and it updated the launcher without closing. I didnt alter files or anything.

UPDATE: It's been 7 1/2 hours now since 3.4 has released, and i STILL can't log on, i keep getting the FFXIV Launcher Error over and over again. The only option i did was to delete my temporary internet files but it did nothing except aggravate me even more. Don't tell me i'll have to uninstall and then reinstall the main game, the expansion, and all of the patches leading up to 3.4!

What have you done Square Enix, What have you dooonnneee. :( lol

UPDATE #2: I tried all of the options that were given down below (Except the VPN option), and none of them worked for me. I guess i'll just wait until SE fixes the issue themselves... Really bummed at the moment. :/

Hi guys, this happened to me tonight. I searched and it appears if you force a launcher update it all works our (Confirmed its worked for me!!)

Go to: my documents\my games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A realm Reborn\

Edit the file FFXIV_BOOT.cfg

Edit the line: BootVersionCheckMode from 0 to 1

Then relaunch your game and it will update the game.

i was havin the same problems i got to about 525 MB, then error pop up. :mad:

i tried all the non VPN solutions here, still a no go. :mad::mad:

put in a support ticket, but yeah, don't feel like waitin round for a reply.

so i tried the VPN, it worked but was slow, like 10 hours + slow. i remembered that at points the launcher will save progress of the download. so i let it get to about 1050 MB. Canceled the download, shut down launcher, disconnected and shut down VPN, restarted launcher on my normal connection and BINGO!!! it saved the progress and continued downloadin.

i think it may hangs at a certain amount and the launcher saves it somehow, at least that what it seems like to me. i'm thinkin if ya can use the VPN long enough to get it past your hang point ya can manually cancel, shutdown Launcher and VPN. then restart with your normal settings.

Hopes this Helps:D

Not sure if this problem is related but.. I can't find a working solution anywhere.

When I run the launcher now, it's just a black window with the launcher version at the top. which is 2016.9.12 etc etc. Did the launcher update break something? Is that even the most recent launcher version?

I found some old info from over the years of this problem but none of the solutions (resetting IE, resetting router, removed router etc) have solved it. Also tried this "BootVersionCheckMode" thing and nothing changes.

I didn't change anything but now it works for me. Good luck to all of you!

THIS WORKS FOR THE PC VERSION! I can confirm that this option works!

Go to: my documents\my games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn

Edit the file: FFXIV_BOOT.cfg (Open it up with Notepad)

Edit the line: BootVersionCheckMode from 0 to 1

Then relaunch your FFXIV Boot/Launcher and it'll start updating!!! YAY!

This solutonhadnt worked for me. (PC).
I had reinstalled it now.

I hope my solution down below will help other PC version players too! =)
THIS WORKS FOR THE PC VERSION! I can confirm that this option works!

Go to: my documents\my games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn

Edit the file: FFXIV_BOOT.cfg (Open it up with Notepad)

Edit the line: BootVersionCheckMode from 0 to 1

Then relaunch your FFXIV Boot/Launcher and it'll start updating!!! YAY!