Error 210 - PatchManifestError_DownloadFail - Stops me from playing the game - What will fix this?

Xenephobic · April 2014

Well It's now been almost two weeks since I could last play the game.

Every time I run the launcher, it tries to update, then spits out this Error 210 - PatchManifestError_DownloadFail please try again later message.

I've followed the advice from the known issues section about de-installing and reinstalling the client and now i've been trying to install the client again and once again i'm getting the Error 210 - PatchManifestError_DownloadFail again...

So what is being done to address the issue, out of a month of play i've only had a week, not very impressed.

s.fulton426eb17_ESO · July 2014

I had the same problem, contacted customer support which sent this email to fix it. Worked really well without having to re-install the game, as it only deletes a few bytes (about 60k) of data.

I understand you have encountered an issue when trying to download the manifest. The Patch Manifest error is usually the result of a corrupt or otherwise invalid manifest file for the launcher. This can be fixed by deleting the manifest file manually, which will force the launcher to re-generate the manifest. Please follow the steps below to locate and delete this file:

Navigate to the Patcher's install folder (by default located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Zenimax Online \Launcher)

Locate and delete the ProgramData folder.

Restart the launcher

The launcher should now display "Creating Download." This is normal as the launcher begins the regeneration process. It can take anywhere between 21-30% before the launcher switches to "Downloading game files."
Try to run the client

Breathe a sigh of relief and play!

ZOS_PierreL · July 2014

Hello all,

The Patch Manifest error (Error 209 and 210) occurs when a game client has not updated correctly or the launcher can not determine the version. The result is that the typical patch from one version to the next will not work. You should first try to set the program to run as administrator:

1. Run As Administrator

Right-click on the launcher icon
Select "Properties"
Choose the "Compatibility" tab
Check the box that says "Run as Administrator"
Click Apply and OK. Try to run the game.

If you are still experiencing trouble try the following:

2. Repair the Game Client

If the "Play" button reads "Install":

Click the install button and start downloading Once the download begins, shutdown the launcher Restart the launcher Expand the Game Options menu (Cog wheel located above the News Feed) It should say "Updating..." Under that it should say Cancel. Click Cancel The expanded tab should now change to include "Repair." Click repair, and wait for it to finish.
If "Play" button reads "Install or Update" during the download process:

Expand the Game Options menu (Cog wheel located above the News Feed)
If the tab says "Installing…," restart the launcher
the tab says "Updating…," click Cancel
The expanded tab should now change to include "Repair." Click repair, and wait for it to finish.

The repair process will go through a loop of verify --> download --> verify until all the files are repaired. The progress bar will therefore go from 0 to 100 multiple times before it finishes. It is possible that the system will need to download large files.

3. Delete Patcher Program Data Files:

Navigate to the Patch's install Folder (by Default located at C:\Program Files (x86)ZenimaxOnline\Launcher
Locate and Delete the "ProgramData" Folder
Restart the Launcher
The Launcher should now display "Creating Download." This is normal as the launcher begins the regeneration process. It can take anywhere between 21-30% before the launcher switches to "Downloading Game Files"
Try to run the the client

4. 15 - 20 Minutes Wait:

Once the "Patch Manifest Error" reveals itself, click "OK"
It will sit for about 15-20 minutes show "Patch Manifest" or "Error 209". Play button will be unusable at this time (gray).
After 15-20 minutes, Play button becomes blue and will launch as normal.

If you are still encountering the patchmanifest error after trying all of the above steps, please contact our Customer Support team with your Game Consultant for further assistance.

Hypertionb14_ESO · July 2014

I redact my statement as the origonal post was in April... with the first comment being on June 1...

this is a necro-ed thread