FiveM is a widely used tool that lets people customize and play together in their own special versions of Grand Theft Auto V.
However, like any software, it is not free of errors and technical problems. Players frequently encounter the FiveM ROS Launcher Error.
The full error message reads: “RedM_ROSLauncher+147B6C”
In this article, we will explore the possible causes behind this error and provide practical solutions to fix it.
What Causes FiveM ROS Launcher Error?
Lots of people have had trouble with the ROS Launcher error on FiveM while starting the game from Rockstar Launcher.
This error stops them from playing the game, and the reasons for it can be different.
One reason might be antivirus or firewall software causing problems by blocking the game’s internet access.
Another reason could be a corrupted cache in the FiveM application causing the issue.
We have identified several workarounds that could potentially resolve the issue.
However, if none of these workarounds works, it is advisable to seek further assistance by reaching out to the support team.
How To Fix FiveM ROS Launcher Error 147b6c?
If you encounter the ROS Launcher error while using the FiveM application, there are several potential fixes to help you resolve this issue:
1. Check Your Internet Connection
Before making any changes make sure that your internet connection is steady and stable.
Here are the steps to Check your internet connection
- Turn off your router or modem, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
- If the problem persists, you can reset your network settings on your device. Go to the network settings menu and look for an option to reset or restart network settings.
- Try connecting your device to a different Wi-Fi network or switch to a cellular data network to see if the issue is specific to your current network.
- If possible, try connecting to the internet using a different device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to see if the issue is specific to your device.
2. Temporarily Disable Antivirus And Firewall
Turn off the antivirus or firewall and see if that fixes the problem to figure out if they are causing it.
To temporarily disable your antivirus software, locate the antivirus program on your computer, open its settings, and disable it.
To temporarily disable your firewall, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Search for “Windows Defender Firewall” or “Firewall.”
- Select the appropriate network profile.
- Choose the option to turn off the firewall for the selected profile.
- Save the changes and exit the settings.
3. Clear FiveM Cache
Try clearing the FiveM cache, as sometimes these caches can get corrupted and cause issues with the application.
After clearing the cache, check if the issue has been resolved or not.
To clear the FiveM cache on your device, follow these steps:
- Close the FiveM client completely.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “%localappdata%” (without quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Local AppData folder.
- Locate and open the “FiveM” folder.
- Inside the FiveM folder, you should see a “cache” folder. Right-click on the cache folder and select “Delete” from the context menu.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Once the cache folder is deleted, you can restart the FiveM client.
4. Delete Citizenfx Folder
If the problem is still not fixed after clearing the cache files, try deleting the “Citizenfx” folder in the FiveM application.
To delete your crashes file follows these steps:
- Close the FiveM client completely.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “%localappdata%” (without quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Local AppData folder.
- Locate and open the “FiveM” folder.
- Delete the folder named “Citizenfx”.
5. Delete Rockstar Launcher From Document
For some users, deleting a folder named “rockstar” in the documents folder has resolved this issue. Please check if this resolves the issue for you.
Here are the steps to do so:
- Open your file manager and navigate to the “Documents” folder.
- Locate and delete the folder named “Rockstar.”
- After deleting the folder, launch the Rockstar application.
- Finally, open the FiveM application to begin your multiplayer experience in GTA V.
6. Uninstall And Reinstall
If nothing else has fixed the issue, try uninstalling FiveM from your device and then reinstall it from the official website.
Here are the steps to uninstall and reinstall the FiveM application on your device:
- Press the Windows key + “I” to open the Settings menu.
- Go to “Apps” or “Apps & features” in the Settings menu.
- In the search bar, type “FiveM” to locate the FiveM application.
- Once you find FiveM in the list, click on it to select it.
- Click on the three dots button, usually located next to the app’s name.
- From the dropdown menu, choose “Uninstall” to remove FiveM from your PC.
- Download the FiveM installation file from the official website.
- Once the download is complete, locate the file and run it to install FiveM on your PC.
7. Contact The FiveM Support
If the problem isn’t fixed with the previous steps, reach out to FiveM support for expert help, as they can give personalized solutions to get your GTA V multiplayer working again.