Question: I downloaded the patch for L.A. Noire on PC, but the install timed out or it says that the patch failed. How can I try again?

Question: I keep getting an error saying: "Patch Update: Patch Install Error Message: Error Binary File Name Social Club v1.0.X.0 Setup.exe." Help?

Question: My patch runs and times out, then continues until it gets to "YMYPATCH_Settings.dat 100%"

Question: After a failed patch, I am stuck on the first screen of the game where there is an L.A. Noire neon sign.  None of the buttons respond and I have to force quit!

Answer: If your patch times out or fails to install, here is how to retry the patch procedure:

1. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire
2. Remove any file with a .patched extension
3. Remove Social Club v1.0.X.0 Setup.exe
4. Run Patch_2382_XXXXX_1.exe
5. Press Update
6. Start Game via launcher
7. If the same thing happens, uninstall and re-install the full game and attempt to patch.  If the same problem happens, repeat steps 1-6 above after consulting the tips below.

Tips:

• Disable any anti-virus or firewall software that could interfere.
• When the patch fails, try to press the HOME key to bring up the Social Club menu and try to create a profile or log into an existing one.
• Be sure Run as Admin by right-clicking the LANLauncher executable, choosing to run as administrator.
• Be sure after force quitting L.A. Noire to go to Task Manager and end all of the L.A. Noire-related processes before attempting the manual patch or re-launch of the game.  You may see Patch_2382_02393_1.exe still running and several versions of LANoire.exe.
• Make sure you are connected to the Internet and that port 443 is open.  This is required to connect and patch the game.
• Uninstall and re-install the game using a default path on the boot drive.
• Try uninstalling and then reinstalling to either C:\Program Files\RockstarGames\L.A.Noire or C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire (Win7 64-bit) on the boot drive

Also ensure that you re-install or repair all of the required .NET/C++/DirectX components.

http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20611641-net-c-directx-nothing-happening-after-pressing-launch-in-l-a-noire

 Note: The first patch when using a disc or non-Steam digital version is mandatory.  If you can play L.A. Noire, you have the patch.