Rockstar Games Launcher Error Code 130

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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

• An error has occurred starting the Steam helper process (Code: 130)

Answer: Error Code 130 occurs when the Steam helper crashes and cannot verify that you own a Rockstar Games title. This error can be fixed with the following steps:

Reinstall Steam

1. Navigate to the Control Panel

2. Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program

3. Find and right-click Steam from the list of programs and select Uninstall

4. Reinstall the latest version of Steam:

   • https://store.steampowered.com/about/

5. Attempt to re-launch your Rockstar Games title on Steam

Perform a clean reinstall of the Rockstar Games Launcher

If the above solution does 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.