Grand Theft Auto V asks me to close all instances of the Rockstar Games Launcher
Last Updated: May 1, 2024
Question: Whenever I try to launch Grand Theft Auto V, the game gives me the following error:
An error has occurred. Please make sure all instances of the Rockstar Games Launcher have been closed and try again.
How do I resolve this?
Answer: This error message occurs due to a lack of administrative privileges or a conflict between the Rockstar Games Launcher and the operating system it is running on. Please try the steps below to resolve the issue:
Performing a clean reinstall of the Rockstar Games Launcher:
Uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Close any Rockstar Games titles that are running
Navigate to the Rockstar Games Launcher installation folder
Default: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher
Double-click the uninstall.exe program and uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Leave uninstall the game data unchecked
Remove any remaining Rockstar Games Launcher files
Once the uninstaller has completed, delete all of the following folders:Note: Do not delete any other folders or files as you may lose game data.
C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Rockstar Games\Social Club
C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Rockstar Games\Launcher
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Social Club
C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Social Club
Restart your computer
Reinstall the Rockstar Games Launcher
Download the Rockstar Games Launcher from the Rockstar Games website:
Double-click the Rockstar Games Launcher icon to begin installing
Select your preferred language and click CONTINUE
Click CONTINUE at the Welcome screen
Check I accept the terms of the License Agreement box and click CONTINUE
Choose an install location and click CONTINUE
When installation is complete, click CLOSE
When you first start the Rockstar Games Launcher, you’ll be asked if you want to scan for previously installed Rockstar Games titles on your computer.