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Knowing how to fix the Honkai Star Rail Failed to Replace Files error is crucial for players who are having issues when updating the game to the latest patch. The error can be easily fixed by reinstalling the game. However, this method will be much longer to complete as players will have to download all the game files again. Fortunately, there is a way to fix the Honkai Star Rail Failed to Replace Files error without having to reinstall the game. The process may require more knowledge on how to navigate the task manager in Windows. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fix the error.
How to solve Failed to Replace Files error in Honkai Star Rail
Keep the launcher with the error running. Do not close it.
Press “Ctrl + Alt+ Del” and select Task Manager from the list shown.
From the list of active processes, find "Star Rail"
Right-click the application and select “Go to Details”
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Right-click on the launcher.exe for Honkai Star Rail and select “End Task”
If you see an “update” app in the task manager, do simply ignore it.
Go back to Honkai Star Rail Failed to Replace Files error window and click on “Retry”
Make sure that you have enough storage for the update as it may also cause problems for both the game and your Windows system. Always check to see if you have enough space for every Honkai Star Rail update. A total of 2GB or more storage is recommended when downloading patch updates.
If the process does not solve the problem, players may need to reinstall the game as there may be corrupted files that can’t be easily fixed. If you wish to reinstall Honkai Star Rail, make sure you have deleted any files that the uninstaller might have not removed from your system to avoid problems.
