
This could indicate a network issue see the Network Troubleshooting section. The Launcher will continue to retry until it connects successfully. This indicates that the Launcher is unable to download data from the patch servers. If you’re unable to update the Launcher you’ll need to either use the LauncherRepairUtility or disable your anti-virus software while the Launcher updates itself and then immediately enable it thereafter.

Some anti-virus software will cause the Launcher not to be able to update itself. We’ve seen a number of users who consistently are unable to patch the Launcher successfully and this is a workaround for that issue specifically.

Note: This is simply a self-extracting archive that installs the latest versions of all the Launcher components to eliminate the need for the Launcher to patch itself. Once the installation is complete, please try launching the game again.If you have chosen to update the Directory Folder within the Utility, run the application and update the information. Once you have placed the file in the appropriate location, run the application.For 64 bit Operating Systems - C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars - The Old Republic\.For 32 bit Operating Systems - C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars - The Old Republic\.exe to the appropriate Game Install folder (see default locations below), or change the information within the Utility after it is run. The Launcher Repair Utility places the directory it is initially run in in the Destination Folder field by default.Go to A window will open asking if you would like to save or run the file.Open your task manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and ensure all SWTOR and Launcher processes have been shut down.If they are not followed in this order, the file may not execute correctly: In order to resolve this issue, we ask that you follow the below steps exactly. You can determine the launcher version used on your system per. In a default installation these files can be found here:Ħ4bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars - The Old Republic\logsģ2bit: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars - The Old Republic\logsĮxample file name: launcher_20111122.LogPlease use the spoiler tag (5th button in the editor above)


We can use these logs for analysis if your issue occurs after clicking on the Launcher shortcut, and before you click ‘Play’ on the Launcher to enter the game. These logs are useful if you are having issues with the launcher/patcher.
