Rockstar Games Launcher Error Code 1000.186

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

Question: What can I do about the following error with the Rockstar Games Launcher on PC?

• Error response received from Epic. Please try again later. If the issue continues, please contact Epic Support. Code: 1000.186

Answer: Error Code 1000.186 is a result of the Rockstar Games Launcher not being able to communicate with Epic Games Services. You may be able to resolve the issue by taking the following steps:

Check your network connection and Epic Games Service availability

• Check to make sure your internet connection is working properly

• Check the Epic Games server status for service outages or scheduled maintenance:

  • https://status.epicgames.com/ 

Run the Rockstar Games Launcher in Administrator mode

• Right-click the Rockstar Games Launcher and select Run as administrator

Perform a clean reinstall of the Rockstar Games Launcher

If the above solutions do not solve your problem, try a clean reinstallation of the Rockstar Games Launcher using the following steps:

Uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher

1. Close any Rockstar Games titles that are running

2. Navigate to the Rockstar Games Launcher installation folder

   • Default: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher

3. Double-click the uninstall.exe program and uninstall the Rockstar Games Launcher

4. Leave uninstall the game data unchecked

Remove any remaining Rockstar Games Launcher files

1. 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

2. Restart your computer

Reinstall the Rockstar Games Launcher

1. Download the Rockstar Games Launcher from the Rockstar Games website:

   • https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher

2. Double-click the Rockstar Games Launcher icon to begin installing

3. Select your preferred language and click CONTINUE

4. Click CONTINUE at the Welcome screen

5. Check I accept the terms of the License Agreement box and click CONTINUE

6. Choose an install location and click CONTINUE

7. 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.