Restarting the Game’s Client
Additionally, you should also sign out of your account before restarting the client. To do this, click on the X icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then click on Sign Out from the newly appeared context menu.
Signing Out of Riot account
If the issue is still not fixed and you’re still seeing the same 900 error code, move down to the next potential fix below.
Investigating a Server Issue
Fortunately, Riot Games has an official status page where they are fairly quick to report issues with their games – Just select a language from the list and see if there are any ongoing issues with League of Legends.
League of Legends Status
Problems with League of Legends
Note: If you have successfully confirmed that you’re currently dealing with a server issue, none of the fixes below will fix the issue for you. In this case, the only thing you can do is wait for the issue to be resolved by Riot developers
On the other hand, if the investigation you just did have made you realize that this is not a server problem, start troubleshooting using the other methods below.
Opening a Support Ticket with RiotGames
If none of the methods above have worked for you, you should try opening a ticket with the League of Legends developer. In case the problem is ongoing, the only thing you can do by now is to open a support ticket and wait for a resolution for tech support.
- Open your favorite browser and access the Riot games support link.
- Inside the support link, click on League of Legends from the list of available options.Opening a support ticket with League of Legends
- From the next menu, click on Get Tech Help from the list of options.Getting Tech Help from Riot Support
- From the next screen, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Submit Ticket (under ‘Can’t Find what you’re looking for‘)Submitting a ticket on Riot Games support
- Finally, choose a Request type from the list of available options, then hit submit and wait for a support agent to get back at you.
Uninstalling 3rd party AV Suite (if applicable)
If you’re using a 3rd party suite that you suspect might be conflicting with the game and you were unable to whitelist the game (and it’s used ports), the only thing you can do at this point is to uninstall it temporarily and see if the 900 error code stops occurring.
Keep in mind that with some AV suites, disabling real-time protection will not be enough since the same security suites will still be enforced. But if you want to try disabling the real-time protection, you can typically do it directly via the tray bar icon of the antivirus.
Right Click Avast Icon From System Tray To Disable Avast Temporarily
- Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Inside the text box, press ‘appwiz.cpl‘ and press Enter to open up the Programs and Files menu. Type appwiz.cpl and Press Enter To Open Installed Programs Page
- Inside the Programs and Features menu, scroll down through the list of installed programs and locate the 3rd party antivirus that you suspect might be causing the conflict. When you see it, right-click on it and choose Uninstall from the newly appeared context menu.Uninstalling antivirus tool
- Once your computer boots back up, launch League of Legends once again and see if the problem is now resolved.
In case you’re still seeing the same 900 error code when trying to access the Store inside League of Legends, move down to the final fix below.
Clearing Internet Options Cache
Here’s a quick guide on clearing the temporary internet files cache from Internet Options:
- Ensure that League of Legends and the game launcher are completely closed.
- Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘inetcpl.cpl’ inside the text box, then press Enter to open up the Internet Properties screen.Run dialog: inetcpl.cpl
- Inside the Internet Properties screen, click on General tab, then click on the Delete button under Browsing history.Deleting the IE browser cache
- Pme the Delete Browsing History window is correctly configured, click on Delete and wait for the operation to complete.Deleting the cache folder of Internet Explorer
- Once the operation is complete, launch League of Legends once again, open up the store and see if the 900 error code is still occurring.
If the same problem is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
Some League of Legends players are encountering the Error code 900 (You have encountered an error) when trying to access the game’s built-in store. This issue is reported to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
As it turns out, there are several different scenarios that are known to cause this particular error code. Here’s a shortlist of potential culprits that might be responsible for this issue:
- Widespread server issue – Before you attempt any of the fixes presented below, you should take the time to investigate whether Riot is currently dealing with severe issues that are affecting players in your area. There are a couple of different ways to check on the current status of League of Legends servers.
- Corrupted Internet Options cache – Since the LOL launcher uses Internet Explorer dependencies, there are some documented instances where some temporary files generated by the Store component might end up creating this error code. In this case, you should be able to fix this problem by clearing the Internet Options Cache.
- Corrupted League of Legends installation – Under certain circumstances, you might also see this error due to some type of corruption affecting your game files. To fix this particular issue, you’ll need to uninstall League of Legends completely and re-download the latest game version through the official channels.
- Antivirus or Firewall interference – As it turns out, this problem can also appear due to an overprotective firewall or antivirus suite. In this case, your first attempt at resolving the conflict should be to whitelist the game’s executable and all the ports that it uses. If that’s not applicable, the only thing you can do to resolve the conflict is to uninstall the problematic AV or Firewall.
- Account related issue – If you’re encountering other issues when attempting to engage in matchmaking, you might be dealing with an account issue. Depending on your in-game behavior, you might have received a temporary ban that is preventing you from accessing certain game features. In this case, you should open a support ticket with Riot Games and ask a support tech to investigate.
League of Legends Error Code 003 is one of the most frustrating problems the game can encounter because it happens exclusively during the addition of a new patch. When you should be enjoying all the new content and figuring out the shifting meta, you’re instead stuck troubleshooting.
Here are the best ways to solve League of Legends Error Code 003 so you’re never again hamstrung on patch day.
Anyone else on EUW getting error code 003? #LeagueofLegends
League of Legends Error Code 003 is the code used to identify a problem between the patching server and the receiving client. Usually the problem is caused by an unstable connection between the two.
Riot Games has suggested several possible fixes to get your game patching normally after encountering Error Code 003. These should help after standard troubleshooting steps such as exiting the client and re-opening it, restarting your computer, and resetting your internet connection have failed.
The first suggested step is to manually force a re-patch by navigating to your League of Legends install location and finding the releases folder, which is found by moving through the League of Legends folder, to the RADS folder, to the projects folder, and finally to the league_client folder. From there, find the highest number release folder and delete everything inside.
As a last ditch effort, try using a VPN to re-route your connection while patching. This may help the server communicate more easily with your client.
There are several free VPNs available online that can serve this process, including the well-reviewed and simple TunnelBear.
If these solutions fail to properly address your problem, it may be that Riot Games will need to step in directly. If you haven’t already, send them a message with as much detail about your problem as possible, including whatever steps you’ve taken so far. Your patching future now lies in Riot’s hands.
Photo courtesy of Riot Games
Whitelisting LOL executable in Firewall & Antivirus
If this scenario is applicable, one of the fixes that should allow you to fix the issue is to whitelist the main League of Legends executable and whitelist all the ports that the game uses in order to prevent the conflict.
For obvious reasons, we can’t provide you with the steps on how to do this on a 3rd party Firewall / Antivirus since the steps are specific to each developer.
- Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, type ‘control firewall.cpl’ inside the text box and press Enter to open up the Windows Firewall window.Accessing the Windows Defender Firewall
- Once you’re inside the Windows Defender Firewall screen, click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall. Allowing an app or feature through Windows Defender
- Once you have successfully managed to add the main game executable to the list of allowed items in the Windows Firewall, find the entry inside the Allowed apps and features list and ensure that both the Private and Public boxes are checked.
- At the next screen, click on Inbound Rules from the menu on the left, then click on New Rule.Creating New Rules in Windows Firewall
- Inside the New Inbound Rule Wizard, click on Port when asked to select the Rule Type, then click on Next.
- Finally, choose TCP / UDP from the list of options and enable specific local ports, then ensure that every port featured below is added:5000 – 5500 UDP (League of Legends Game Client)
8393 – 8400 TCP (Patcher and Maestro)
2099 TCP (PVP.Net)
5223 TCP (PVP.Net)
5222 TCP (PVP.Net)
80 TCP (HTTP Connections)
443 TCP (HTTPS Connections)
8088 UDP and TCP (Spectator Mode) - Once you arrive at the Action prompt, click on Allow the connection and hit Next once again.Allowing the connection
- When you get to the Profile step, start by enabling the boxes associated with Domain, Private and Public before clicking on Next once again to save the changes.Enforcing the rule on various network types
- Ensure that your exception rule you’ve just created is active, then click on Finish to complete the procedure.
- Once every potential port that League of Legends might use is whitelisted, restart your computer and launch the game at the next startup to see if the problem is fixed.
If you’re getting League of Legends error 003, this post is for you. This error usually occurs when players launch the game client which then attempts to install the latest patches.
Here’s how you can fix the problem and resume playing your favorite game.
There you go, these solutions should help you fix League of Legends error 003. Let us know which one worked for you.
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«Код ошибки 003» отображается в League of Legends во время установки или исправления игры, и обычно это вызвано большой задержкой между клиентом и сервером. Это может быть связано с проблемой с сервером или с Интернетом, который используется клиентом.
Что вызывает «Код ошибки 003» в League of Legends и как это исправить?
Мы обнаружили, что основными причинами являются:
- Проблемы с сервером: В некоторых случаях ошибка возникает из-за проблемы с сервером. Серверы часто проходят техническое обслуживание с целью обновления, или на них могла быть обнаружена определенная ошибка, которая мешает вам установить игру.
- Поврежденный контент: Возможно, что содержимое, которое было загружено программой запуска, могло быть повреждено, из-за чего возникает ошибка при применении патча. Важные файлы часто могут быть повреждены при нестабильности подключения или при быстром отключении и повторном подключении Интернета во время загрузки. Это также может привести к тому, что League of Legends не откроется.
- Антивирус: В некоторых случаях антивирус, установленный в системе, может блокировать пусковую установку, не позволяющую установить патч / игру, из-за которых возникает ошибка. Обычно это вызвано ложной тревогой на стороне Антивируса, которая помечает некоторые файлы на компьютере как подозрительные, и это не позволяет программе запуска установить эти файлы.
- Интернет-проблема: Если проблема возникает из-за того, что подключение к Интернету осуществляется из удаленного местоположения, которое не разрешено сервером, или если подключение помечено сервером как подозрительное, файлы не смогут быть установлены. Поэтому рекомендуется либо использовать VPN для подключения, либо попытаться подключиться с помощью другого подключения.
- Центр обновления Windows: В некоторых случаях, если обновление Windows ожидает установки, может возникнуть ошибка.Важно, чтобы были установлены все обновления Windows и чтобы очередь обновлений была чистой. Если есть обновления, ожидающие установки, эта ошибка может быть вызвана.
Решение 1. Удаление содержимого папки
Содержимое обновления могло быть повреждено, из-за чего процесс обновления был захвачен, и возникла ошибка. Следовательно, на этом этапе мы удалим все содержимое внутри папки, чтобы избавиться от поврежденного содержимого, и оно будет переустановлено программой запуска. Для этого:
- Перейдите к основной папка с игрой.
- Перейдите в следующее место в основной папке.Riot Games League of Legends RADS projects league_client Release 0.0.0.151 (или наивысший номер в папке)
- Удалите все файлы внутри папки.
- Теперь перезапустите обновление и чек чтобы узнать, сохраняется ли проблема.
Решение 2. Ремонт с помощью шестигранного инструмента
В некоторых случаях ошибка может быть вызвана проблемами с файлами игры, и это можно исправить путем сканирования игры с помощью надежного инструмента, предлагаемого разработчиками.
- Загрузите инструмент отсюда.
- Запустите «.Exe»И установите его.
- Откройте инструмент с помощью административный привилегии и следуйте инструкциям на экране, чтобы восстановить игру.
- После ремонта, чек чтобы узнать, сохраняется ли проблема.
Решение 3. Использование VPN
Возможно, подключение к Интернету блокируется из-за того, что в игру невозможно играть в вашем регионе, или из-за того, что ваше соединение ограничено. Поэтому рекомендуется использовать VPN для подключения и проверить, помогает ли это в вашем случае.
Примечание: Также рекомендуется проверить наличие обновлений для вашей Windows.
The “Error Code 003” is shown on League of Legends while the game is being patched or installed and it is usually caused due to high lag between the client and the server’s connection. This can be due to an issue with the server or with the internet being used by the client.
We found the underlying causes to be:
- Server Issues: In some cases, the error is triggered due to an issue with the server. The servers often go under maintenance to be upgraded or they might have acquired a certain bug which is preventing you from being able to install the game.
- Corrupt Content: It is possible that the content that has been downloaded by the launcher might have been corrupted due to which the error is being triggered while applying the patch. Important files can often get corrupted if there is an instability of connection or if the internet disconnects and reconnects quickly during the download. This can also cause a scenario where League of Legends Won’t Open.
- Internet Issue: If the issue is being triggered due to the internet connection being made from a remote location that isn’t allowed by the server or if the connection is flagged as suspicious by the server, the files won’t be able to install. Therefore, it is recommended to either use a VPN for the connection or try to connect with a different connection.
- Windows Update: In some cases, if a Windows Update is pending installation, the error might be triggered. It is important that all Windows Updates are installed and that the update queue is clear. If there are updates that are pending installation, this error might be triggered.
Deleting Folder Content
The Update Content might have been corrupted due to which the updating process is being hijacked and the error is being triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be deleting all the content inside the folder to get rid of the corrupted content and it will be reinstalled by the launcher. For that:
- Navigate to the main folder of the game.
- Delete all the files inside the folder.Deleting Everything in the Folder
- Now re-run the update and check to see if the issue persists.
Repairing Using Hex Tool
In some cases, the error might be triggered due to issues with the game files and this can be fixed by scanning the game using a trusted tool offered by the developers.
- Download the tool from here.
- Run the “.exe” and install it.Clicking on the “.exe” to install it.
- After repairing, check to see if the issue persists.
Using a VPN
Note: It is also recommended to check and see if there are any updates available for your Windows.
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League of Legends is an online multiplayer battle arena game where you have the option to be a part of one of the two teams. Each team has 5 powerful champions and they face off to destroy each other’s base. You have the option to choose from 140 champions to battle your way to victory. It is a fun and must-have game for newbies and pro gamers alike.
However, when you should be enjoying the game and figuring out its different options, you can sometimes get stuck with its many errors which can cause your fun to end abruptly. Let’s find out why the error code 003 is so common in League of Legends.
“Something’s up with our servers and it’s preventing you from patching. We are giving it another shot. In the meantime, you can check the status of our servers here”
- The League of Legends servers are experiencing a technical issue due to a maintenance upgrade or a bug in the system
- The content you downloaded to apply the patch is corrupted due to your unstable internet connection that results in important files getting corrupted
- You are installing the patch from a remote location and the League of Legends server is flagging it as suspicious
- You have turned off Windows update
Manually Delete Corrupt Patch File
You may have some updated content that came bundled with a recent update but has now gotten corrupted and is not letting the launcher execute the patch. Therefore, you need to delete all the content in the League of Legends folder and reinstall by using the launcher. To do this:
- Go to your League of Legends folder
- Scroll and locate the highest number release folder
- Select all the files in the release folder and delete everything
- Run the installer and verify that the game is patching itself back
Use The Hex Tool
- Download the Hextech repair tool and run the .exe file to install the tool
- Verify that the error code 003 is fixed
Re-route With A VPN
If none of the above-mentioned fixes works for you, you need to check the updated status of the League of Legends server. If the server is down for maintenance or some other technical difficulty, your only option is to wait for the developer to get the server back up and running.
Conclusion
We hope that this article acts as a useful guide to fix the League of Legends error code 003 on your computer. Before applying any troubleshooting method, we recommend that you turn on the Windows update and restart your computer. This helps your chances to fix the common errors as quickly as possible. Keep gaming!
The error code 004 can occur to any player when updating his League of Legends (LoL) and the fixes are quite straightforward. Most of the time the issue is fixed just be restarting the game client and trying to patch again. If simple restarting doesn’t work, you can move on with the solutions listed below.
Error code 004 in League of Legends can occur due to a number of different reasons since it is related to updating/patching the game. Here are some of them:
- There is not enough space in your hard drive. Patching always requires some extra space so it can download the code and then implement it.
- The installation of the game is corrupt and needs to be repaired.
- The game client is broken and needs to be replaced.
- There isn’t a good internet connection or there are issues with the DNS
Starting the game as an Administrator
Checking Space in Hard Drive
Windows Explorer (Check Hard Drive free space)
Press Windows + E to launch the File Explorer and click on This-PC at the left navigation bar. Now check from the information under each drive whether there is ample space. If there isn’t, you can clean junk and remove excessive programs and then try patching again after restarting your computer.
Checking Antivirus Software
Like mentioned in the causes, Antivirus Software is known to cause issues when patching the game. Since patching involves downloading additional software and after manipulating the existing installation, it merges the code. If your Antivirus considers this as a threat or a false positive, you will not be able to perform any of these actions.
Temporarily disable Antivirus – AVG Free
You can check our article How to Turn Your Antivirus Off and turn your Antivirus software off temporarily. If disabling the Antivirus works, you can add an exception and enable it again. Do note that in addition to third-party Antivirus software, Windows Defender/Firewall are also known to cause issues. Some notable Antivirus included AVG Free.
Deleting the game config files
If all three solutions don’t work, you can try deleting the game configuration files. These configuration files contain settings which the game consults before loading up. It is a type of temporary storage of settings which the game requires while booting.
Configuration files are known to get corrupt or go bad from time to time. We will try deleting the config files and see if this solves the issue.
Config folder – Riot games
game.cfg – League of Legends
Releases folder – League of Legends
Using Hextech Repair Tool
Hextech is the publisher of League of Legends and like many other publishers, it also contains a repair tool which can be used to repair discrepancies in the game or in the client. The repair mechanism will search through all the already installed modules and compare their properties with the master manifest. If any is out of place, they will be fixed.
Hextech Repair Tool download website
Force Repatch – Hextech repair tool
Setting Google’s DNS
If all the above methods don’t seem to work, you can try setting Google’s DNS (Domain Name Server) in your internet settings and then try to patch League of Legends. The patching can also fail if your computer cannot find suitable DNS servers automatically. This setting will ensure this doesn’t happen.
Also, you can try flushing your internet configuration settings and refreshing your IP address. Also, attempt at changing your network connection and try again.
- Press Windows + R, type “control panel” in the dialogue box and press Enter.
- Once in the control panel, click on the sub-heading “Network and Internet”.
Network and Internet – Control Panel
Network and Sharing Center – Control Panel
Currently connected networks
Properties of Connection
Internet Protocol IPv4 – Network properties
Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
Setting Google’s DNS Server
If all these solutions don’t work, you can run Hextech Repair Tool as in Solution 5 and reinstall the game. You can also attempt at downloading a fresh copy and after removing the existing one from your computer, install it.
Reinstalling League of Legends
If none of the potential fixes above have worked so far, you should start considering the fact that you might be dealing with some kind of corrupted game files. This problem is most typically reported to occur after a security scan ended up quarantining some items belonging to the game (or some game dependencies).
- Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘appwiz.cpl’ inside the text box and press Enter to open up the Programs and Files menu.Type appwiz.cpl and Press Enter To Open Installed Programs Page
- Once you’re inside the Programs and Features menu, scroll down through the list of installed applications until you locate your League of Legends installation.
- When you see it, right-click on it and choose Uninstall from the newly appeared context menu.Uninstalling League of Legends
- After the installation is complete, open the game once again and see if the problem is now fixed.
If the problem is still not resolved, move down to the next method below.