How to fix Installer Error in Star Citizen?

Have you faced the Star Citizen Installation Error on your PC? If yes, you can follow this complete guide to troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Star Citizen is a fun space simulation game that gamers cannot get enough of ever since its release. However, the game has a huge installer file, which makes it vulnerable to minor issues.

Recently, many users have been facing Installer Error, which is preventing them from properly enjoying the immersive space simulation. It has resulted in a lot of frustration and issues.

If you’re experiencing this issue, then this guide will be helpful. In this guide, you will get to know how to fix Installer Error in Star Citizen.

How to fix Installer Error in Star Citizen

Installer Error

Method 1: Delete the user folder

  • First, you need to navigate to the location where you’ve installed Star Citizen from the File Explorer
  • After that, locate and delete the “USER” folder
  • Shut down your PC before restarting it
  • Now, you should open the RSI Launcher before logging in with your credentials
  • Then, try to install or update Star Citizen once more
  • Check if the Installer Error is resolved

Method 2: Clear appdata junk files

  • First, you should open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows + R keys and then type %appdata%
  • Press the “Enter” key for opening the appdata folder
  • Then, you should locate and delete the folders related to Star Citizen or RSI launcher
  • After that, return to the Run dialog box before typing %localappdata
  • Then, you need to press the “Enter” key once more the open another appdata folder before deleting the folder related to Star Citizen or RSI launcher
  • Restart your PC and check if Installer Error is resolved by trying to update Star Citizen again

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Method 3: Install the game in one folder

  • Uninstall Star Citizen and RSI launcher from your PC using Control Panel
  • Delete the remaining folders or files related to Star Citizen/RSI Launcher from your PC using File Explorer
  • Then, download and install RSI Launcher by going to the RSI official website
  • Now, you should open RSI Launcher before logging in with your credentials
  • Choose a single folder or drive where you wish to install the game and ensure it has ample space
  • Now, ensure that the file is in NTFS format
  • Install Star Citizen using RSI Launcher

Pic credit – www.eurogamer.net

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