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# Patcher Repeats Updates

## Patcher Repeats Updates

Use this page when the patcher downloads the same files again and again.

### What usually causes this

* The client folder is not clean
* Old files were mixed into the current install
* The full client version is outdated

### Clean reinstall steps

1. Close the launcher and game client.
2. Download the newest full client.
3. Create a new empty game folder.
4. Extract the full client into that folder.
5. Run the patcher once.
6. Wait until every update finishes.

{% hint style="info" %}
Do not copy old files into the new folder. Start from a clean client only.
{% endhint %}

### Prevent it next time

* Keep this client in its own folder
* Do not mix it with other Ragnarok installs
* Run the patcher before playing after updates

### If it still happens

Replace the full client again and patch from zero.

Then check [Patch Notes](/rowiki/server-information/patch-notes.md) for live maintenance changes.

### Related pages

* [Installation Guide](/rowiki/guide/installation-guide.md)
* [Cannot Connect After Update](/rowiki/guide/installation-guide/cannot-connect-after-update.md)
* [Missing Files or Broken Client](/rowiki/guide/installation-guide/missing-files-or-broken-client.md)
* [Patch Notes](/rowiki/server-information/patch-notes.md)


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