How to Fix Genshin Impact 'Failed To Check For Updates' [2 Solutions]

In this tutorial you will learn how to fix Genshin Impact "Failed To Check For Updates" error in Windows 10.

This windows troubleshooting guide will work on Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, operating systems and desktops, laptops, tables and computers manufactured by the following brands: , Dell, HP, MSI, Alienware, MSI, Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo, razer, huawei among others.

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[ephemeralhearts]

IT STILL DOESNT WORK IM CRYING SO MUCH RIGHT NOW

[walnot]

3 years later and you're still helping people out! 2nd solution made it for me, thanks a lot!!! :)

[adamarlei]

What if it says "Failed to check for updates. Reconnect?"

[shinedawoo]

If any of these didn’t work for you, try to check if you have any vpns installed and uninstall it. it may be the cause of blocking your connection in playing the game

[cristianmunoz]

one week and a half trying to solve this problem, I was close to give up. Thanks for solving my problem :'D

[TroyMaconn]

The DNS one work for ZZZ too. thanks you so much

[silxcaa]

tysm I was freaking out that my game couldn't launch and I tried lots of fixes but your second one was the only one that worked. Thank you!

[rwitobaansheikh]

Damn the second solution actually worked for me. Thanks so much

[rosiebud]

You just saved me from having to play Genshin on my phone!! Thank you!

[_Ma_]

first one worked thx alot g :))) playing genshin after like 2 years :)

[devinstephens]

This helped me thank you i thought i would have to quit

[Hysteric]

OMG I HAVE BEEN AT THIS FOR 5-6 HOURS TRYING TO GET THIS TO WORK AND THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED THANK YOU MAN

[Axolotses]

the first one worked, thank you!
also if it still doesnt work here are some general troubleshoot things you can try;
check internet conntection
switch server (eu, america, asia ect)
log in and out of your accound
exit and reenter game multiple times
delete and redownload game

[Jellybean]

I get this before I even download the game so I don’t have the “Genshin Impact Game” folder

[lolhaberlul]

I WATCHED EVERY GODDAMNED TUTORIAL I SEARCHED EVERYWHERE AND NOTHING HELPS. I think I have to quit this game😢

[mlnnie]

OMG THANK YOU! THE FIRST METHOD WORKED!
I was getting frustrated, I was trying to get into the game for hours 😭 thank you ❤️

[zeropointsformegamesandmor]

TL;DR:
1. Give Genshin Impact administrator privileges.
2. Change your DNS

[Tachi_]

Friend, it gives me an error where it does not let me click on anything, a part of the launcher disappears and a part remains, please help 🥺

[juhlyah_]

what if it says genshin impact is running click close to continue installation but when i click continue it just keeps on repeating over and over and when I click cancel the update goes to square 1 please help

[A.S.H.]

i literally crying right now dude, this is even working on my Honkai Impact 3rd too, thanks a bunch to helps me solving my problem