This "Patch Manifest Error" occurs when The Elder Scrolls Online game client did not update/patch correctly. There are many things you can do to remedy this error.

The first option you have is to attempt to repair the game client. You can do so by following the process below:

▲ Repair the game client

1. Click here for instructions on how to repair the game client
2. Restart the computer after running the 'repair'

If running the repair did not resolve the issue, please proceed to the 'Running as Administrator' guidelines.

▲ Running as Administrator

1. Right click on the launcher icon
2. Select 'Properties'
3. Click on the 'Compatibility' Tab
4. Check the box that says 'Run as Administrator'
5. Click Apply and Ok
6. Run The Elder Scrolls Online game

The second option is if the above steps do not work, you should try deleting version files and then repairing the game client.

▲ Deleting version files & Repairing (Windows)

1. Locate your "\The Elder Scrolls Online" or "\The Elder Scrolls Online EU" directory
   By default, located at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Zenimax Online\The Elder Scrolls Online" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Zenimax Online\The Elder Scrolls Online EU"
2. Expand the Game Options menu (Cog wheel located above the News Feed)
3. If the menu says, Updating…. Click cancel.
4. If the menu says, Installing…. Restart the launcher, Upon restart the menu should say Updating… (or Update if auto-updates are turned off). Click Cancel if applicable.
5. Locate the "Depot" folder. Within that folder, locate and delete the "depot.version" file.
6. Locate the "Game" folder. Within that folder, locate and delete the "game_player.version" file.
7. If applicable, locate the "VO_EN" folder. Within that folder, locate and delete the "vo_en.version" file.
8. If applicable, locate the "VO_FR" folder. Within that folder, locate and delete the "vo_fr.version" file.
9. If applicable, locate the "VO_DE" folder. Within that folder, locate and delete the "vo_de.version" file.
10. In the game options menu click Repair
11. If the game disappeared and does not show up as installed before you could click repair
    a. Click install
    b. Wait for data to start downloading
    c. Restart the launcher
    d. Expand the game option, it should say Updating…, click Cancel,
    e. Click repair

If this still not work, we would like to invite you to contact our Customer Support.
Thanks for your patience.