The Rockstar Games launcher is a Windows application that allows you to control games from Rockstar. Also, this application allows you to buy games of this collection. The process of using this application is very simple, thanks to the user-friendly interface, however, when launching, an error often occurs, which is expressed in the fact that the launcher cannot find the network and connect to the Internet. This results in the offline mode being launched in the Rockstar Games launcher. This can be caused by the blocking of the application by means of Windows protection (built-in or installed). Please note that this error can occur not only when you first start the launcher. That is, he could already work normally, but once again this error appeared.
The problem that the rockstar games launcher does not start in online mode also happens due to the installed updates. Therefore, if the launcher is updated and an error occurs, then the developers are to blame. It is important, before looking for a way to fix the error, to check whether your computer is connected to the Internet, since your provider may be the cause.
How to fix offline error, what should I do?
Having considered the possible causes of the error, we will also consider ways to eliminate them. If the launcher is not connected to the Rockstar servers, you should not immediately blame your provider and start a scandal over the quality of services. You should check your computer for other causes of the error.
First, open the Windows Control Panel:
The first way to open – hotkeys “win + break”, and after pressing “Control Panel”:
The second way to open is open “My Computer” and select “Control Panel”:
Next, in the window that opens, open “System and Security”:
In the list that appears, select “Firewall”:
Now you are in the Network Defender settings window and the next step is to select “Enable and Disable” from the menu on the left:
- As you navigate to the Windows Defender On / Off window, take a look at the buttons to activate Windows Defender Firewall. If they are set to “enable”, you need to rearrange them to “Disable”:
Since Windows Defender Firewall is a common problem with games, it is recommended that you disable it first. After disabling it, try launching the Rockstar Games launcher and check it for the integrity of the error. If the error has been corrected, then the application will start in the network mode, if the error persists, then there is a possibility that there are other programs on your computer blocking access to the network.
Launcher went to antivirus quarantine
If the error persists, you should check if the antivirus has quarantined the Rockstar Games launcher. Almost all anti-virus programs have the function of quarantining suspicious files or programs. Often this is what causes games and other programs to crash. Fortunately, a user with administrator rights has the ability to add a file or program to the quarantine exclusion.
TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO ADD A PROGRAM TO AN ANTIVIRUS EXCEPTION, CONSIDER THE AVAST ANTIVIRUS.
Open the antivirus window through the desktop or through the background applications panel.
In the left menu you will see the “Protection” section:
In the window that opens, select “Virus storage”:
- You will be presented with a list of quarantined programs and files. You need to find a launcher, select it and click the “Delete” button:
This way you can correct the error. If you are using another antivirus program, you can easily find the manual on YouTube or a search engine.
The problem with the Rockstar Games launcher itself
In the case when the error occurred due to the launcher itself and this led to the fact that it started to start in offline mode, deleting the “Social Club” folder can help.
TO DELETE THIS FOLDER YOU NEED:
- Go to the hard drive with the operating system. You can use the explorer (hotkeys: Win + E).
- Find the “Users / Users” folder and open.
- In the Users / Users folder, find the Rockstar Games folder.
- In the “Rockstar Games” folder, find the “Social Club” folder and delete it.
After uninstalling, reinstall this folder and log in to the Social Club. Try again to access the application with which the unexpected error occurred. If all of the above methods did not help to fix the error, then the source of the problem is probably related to your provider. For example, Internet outages. Then you should call the technical support of your provider and ask the operator if there are any problems with the network. It is also recommended to periodically check the Internet using special services, for example, Yandex Internetometer.
