For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on GTA V from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update.
- Now, if there is an update available, click on Update.
- Wait for some time to install the update.
- Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Head over to Library.
- Now, click on the three dots icon of GTA V.
- Make sure the Auto Update option is turned on.
For Rockstar Games Launcher:
- Open the Rockstar Games Launcher.
- Click on GTA V from the left pane.
- Go to the Settings menu > Click on GTA V under My installed games.
- Now, click on Enable automatic updates to enable it.
5. Repair the Game Files
Sometimes, you might encounter several issues with the game launching or customized server resources via FiveM if the game files become corrupted or missing. In that case, you’ll need to verify and repair the game files on the PC by following the steps below to check for the issue.
For Steam:
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on GTA V from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, restart your computer.
For Rockstar Games Launcher:
- Open the Rockstar Games Launcher and sign into the account.
- Go to Settings > Select GTA V under the My installed games section.
- Now, click on Verify Integrity under the Verify game file integrity section.
- Wait for the repair process, and then relaunch the game.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
- Click on the three-dots icon of GTA V.
- Click on Verify, and it’ll start verifying the game files.
- Wait for the process to complete and restart the launcher.
6. Clear the FiveM Cache Files
Sometimes, clearing the FiveM cache files on the PC might help you with downloading assets or content. It’s better to follow the steps below to clear cache files.
- Open the Start menu and search for FiveM.
- Right-click on FiveM from the search > Select Open file location.
- Now, locate and right-click on FiveM > Select Open file location again.
- Double-click on FiveM Application Data in the folder.
- Open the data folder.
- Press and hold the CTRL key & click on the cache, server-cache, & server-cache-priv folders.
- Next, press the Delete key and confirm that you want to delete.
- Once done, restart your PC, and run FiveM.
7. Update Windows
An outdated Windows OS version or build number can eventually trigger system performance issues, game launching issues, etc. You can follow the steps below to install the update.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Select Check for updates under Windows Update.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
- Wait until the software update is complete.
- Once done, restart your computer to install the software update.
8. Disable Windows Firewall
You can also try disabling Windows Firewall by following the steps below to check if the game files are getting blocked or not. Windows Firewall basically prevents ongoing files from the system to restrict unauthorized connections.
- Click on the Start Menu > Search and open Windows Defender Firewall.
- Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
- From the Customize Settings page, select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option in all the Public, Domain, and Private Networks.
- Click on OK to save changes.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
9. Turn Off Antivirus
It’s suggested to always check for the real-time protection status of the antivirus software whether any kind of blocking works without your consent or not. Sometimes aggressive antivirus protection can cause several issues with the program running on the Windows system. You can check the steps below to turn off the Windows antivirus program.
- Go to the Start menu and type Windows Security.
- Click on Virus & threat protection to open it.
- From the Virus & threat protection settings segment, click on Manage settings.
- Now, make sure to Turn Off the Real-time protection feature.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
