Learn how to fix the PC launcher failed to check for updates error for 2022 in Genshin Impact. This guide includes what is the failed to check for updates error, how to fix & more!
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 Shenhe | Yun Jin | ||||||||||
| Xiao | Zhongli | Ganyu | |||||||||
| Fleeting Colors In Flight | Key Sigils In Enkanomiya | ||||||||||
Failed To Check For Updates Error - What Is It?
Prevents Launching Genshin Impact
Failed To Check For Updates is a common error that occurs when you use the launcher for Genshin Impact on PC. This error prevents players from logging in or from playing the game itself.
Multiple Reasons For Error
This error can be caused by multiple reasons. It could because of network problems, server status, applications, system configurations, etc.
Failed To Check For Updates Error - How To Fix
Possible Fixes
| Possible Fixes | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reset your internet connection or switch to another network. |
| 2 | Relaunch Genshin Impact. |
| 3 | Restart your computer. |
| 4 | Launch Genshin Impact directly through .exe file (not launcher). |
| 5 | Try using VPN. |
| 6 | Check Genshin Impact's server status. |
| 7 | Change IP Address/Clear DNS Resolver Cache. |
Reset Your Internet Connection Or Switch To Another Network
Your ISP/Mobile network seems to be under maintenance or encountering backend issues. This means that you temporarily need to switch your network to another one.
Relaunch Genshin Impact
The first thing you can do is to relaunch Genshin Impact. Close all instances of the game and its launcher. It's best to also close the programs from your Task Manager before launching it again.
Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer might help as well since it resets the applications and processes opened, which might have been interfering with your connection for Genshin Impact.
Launch Genshin Impact Directly
You can try launching Genshin Impact directly from the game folder. Go to Genshin Impact game folder and click on "GenshinImpact.exe" to start it directly.
Try Using VPN
VPN is Virtual Private Network that allows you to create a private network from a public internet connection. This method has worked for some users for unknown reasons.
Check Server Status
During Maintenance, players will not be able to access Genshin Impact or any of their accounts. Check the server status from the official site to see if the server is down.
Change IP Address/Clear DNS Resolver Cache
The last thing you could do if the error still persists is to change your IP address and clear your DNS Resolver Cache in the process. Do this by opening your command prompt and typing the following:
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /renew
- ipconfig /flushdns
