Version Check fail

[Mythweaver]

Hi

I never use to have an issue to update my FFXIV until today's patch.

When I log in and the launcher starts to do a version check the game pops up an error that it can't check the version.

I've tried running as admin, cleaning history on my pc and restarting everything.
I really don't want to reinstall as I have the steam version which means a huge download again.

Any ideas on how I can get this fixed? Or is it possible to get a manual patch?

I use Windows 8.1 Pro

[Morticide_Baenath]

Had the same thing, then it failed, so now there's an 18 gig patch on the launcher - says heavensward wasn't installed

Also 8.4 gig on steam, before I can start that, for I don't even know why.

550kb peak per second. See you in a few days.

[Mythweaver]

Alright so after trying all the different methods of repairing it other than reinstalling or letting my steam check the local files (ie, admin mode, compatibility to previous windows, ect.) i decided to just turn my pc off and come back to it in a few hours.

I started the game again like I always do (but left the admin mode and compatibility to win 7 enabled) and now the boot, launcher and updater did their own proper update before starting the launcher and letting me log in.

I suppose it must have been me being in to much of a rush

[Pitunia]

I was having the same issue. It's a problem with the launcher not updating. My girlfriend's launcher updated, but mine did not. I got the version error after logging in, she did not.

I don't know if it was purely coincidence, but, as soon as I temporarily disabled my anti-virus software (Avast), the launcher was able to update itself.

For reference, the latest launcher version is 2015.11.05.0000.0001

[Raist]

Hmm...I use Avast and had no issues. May be your configuration.

My shortcut is set to always run as admin and I have exceptions for all the executables as well as running processes. That second part tends get overlooked sometimes. Avast added this extra list a while back and long-term users may not have stumbled on it yet.