Genshin Impact Failed to Replace Files Fix

The Failed to Replace Files error for Genshin Impact has been keeping players from launching the game. A frustrating experience when you’ve downloaded a new patch and are keen to play the newly released content. Here’s how to fix the Genshin Impact Failed to Replace Files error. 

What is Failed to Replace Files Error?

The Failed to Replace Files error can be caused by a few different things, such as corrupted files or antivirus software blocking parts of the game. Without all the files needed to run the game, you can’t launch it. It’s been a common, repeating error throughout the history of Genshin Impactand is rearing its ugly head again with the release of the 3.6 update. 

Is There a Fix for the Failed to Replace Files error?

There are a few different solutions you can try if you’re hit with the Failed to Replace Files error. 

• Run Genshin Impact as an Administrator: Running the Genshin Impact launcher in administrator mode can resolve the permission issues that antivirus software can cause. 
• Verify your game files: In the launcher, and head to “Settings.” Select “Game File Verification” and then “Verify.” This will double-check all your files to see if any are corrupted and fix them if need be. 
• Delete vcruntime140.dll: Frequently, vcruntime140.dll is the file noted in the Failed to Replace Files error. Copy and paste the file path into your search panel to find and delete it.
• Install the Visual C++ Redistributable package: 
  • Right-click on the Genshin Impact launcher and open the file location. 
  • In the files, find vc_redist.x64
  • Run the program and agree to install it
  • Restart your PC 

• Reinstall the launcher: Uninstall and reinstall the launcher. If files are missing, this should take care of it. 
• Submit a Support ticket: If all else fails, you’ll need to reach out to HoYoverse technical support for assistance. 

Those are the different methods you can use to try and fix the Failed to Replace Files error in Genshin Impact. Hopefully, one of these methods works so you can get to playing. For more tips, check out our Genshin Impact guides library, where we have walkthroughs for the Khvarena of Good and Evil quest, how to beat Iniquitous Baptist, all of the currently active codes for the game, and more. 

Featured image via HoYoverse.