How to Fix the LoL Update Error: VPN, Client Change and More

The League of Legends (LoL) update error can be worked around by installing a VPN, restarting the game, changing the client or disabling antivirus programs. Recently we have been frequently running into update problems in games. This time, players say they cannot update League of Legends and therefore cannot get into the game. We hope the LoL update error fix we cover in this article helps you.

How Do You Fix the League of Legends (LoL) Update Error? 2022

The update error in League of Legends may be caused by maintenance in the game. So you can wait for the error to be fixed, or you can apply your own fixes. There are several ways to solve the update problem. However, the fixes we suggest may not be fully effective, in which case we recommend that you submit a support request to Riot Games. Here are some suggested fixes:

• Installing a VPN
• Restarting the game
• Changing the client
• Disabling antivirus programs

Install a VPN

Installing a VPN can help you update. After enabling the VPN, launch the game and click Update. Your update will start within a few minutes.

Restart the Game

Uninstalling and restarting the game can also largely solve the update problem.

Change the Client

• Go to the League of Legends folder on your computer.
• Or go to C:\Riot Games\League of Legends.
• Now find the file named “User.cfg”.
• Right-click the file and select "Open with Notepad" from the drop-down menu.
• Find the text that says "LeagueClientOptIn = yes" and change it to "no".
• Press Ctrl+S and close Notepad.

Disable Antivirus Programs

Since antivirus programs can block the network connection between the game and the game servers, removing these programs can solve the update problem.