Is your eso 'launcher' working right?

Altaire · October 2021

While I don't get error code anymore, the 'PLAY' button is gone or 'update' if there was one.
I pretty much use the eso64.exe, unless there is a patch. I'm just kinda wondering about the next patch...

Danikat · October 2021

Mine was fine yesterday (about 12 hours ago). Sometimes it takes a second after the rest of the launcher loads for the play button to appear, but I can't remember it ever not appearing.

Eshkerigal · October 2021

I have same issue, but strange thing is - i have problems with lotro launcher too. and some websites. I think it's problem with my router configuration (i have no problems on my phone internet)

ZOS_Bill · October 2021

Being unable to hit the "Play" button in the launcher may be a permissions issue. Check your anti-virus settings and make sure the correct exceptions have been setup.

The application files that may require exceptions are:

Bethesda.net_launcher: C:\Program Files (x86)\ZenimaxOnline\Launcher
ESO.exe: C:\Program Files (x86)\ZenimaxOnline\The Elder Scrolls Online\game\client\eso.exe
Steam.exe: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe

Some antivirus programs require entire folders to be selected instead of a single file.When this is the case, the file paths below are what you should use. If required by the anti-virus program, include all subfolders since every file is critical to run the game.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Zenimax Online\The Elder Scrolls Online\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\

Altaire · October 2021

Thanks, I'll try that.
Running on Win7 pro and only using Windows Defender.

Well I disabled Windows Defender real time virus scanning but still having same problem w/ Launcher.

ZOS_Bill · October 2021

@Altaire

Thanks for the update. Are you playing ESO through Steam?