This guide shows you how to fix ‘League of Legends scanning files‘ errors so that you can quickly dive back into the action.
This error often appears when gamers try to install the latest game patches, but it can also occur at launch. When this happens, the client usually gets stuck at 0% or 33%, it’s still scanning but there is no progress.
Fix League of Legends Client Keeps Scanning Files
Fix 1 – Install the latest system updates
Irrespective of the operating system that you use on your computer, check for updates to make sure that you’re running the latest OS version available.
The game depends on your OS to run properly. If League of Legends is scanning files forever, update your operating system and check if the issue persists.
Fix 2 – Install the Hextech Repair Tool
The Hextech Repair Tool is a free software that allows gamers to detect and repair general game issues. You can download it from Riot Games.
Install and run this automatic troubleshooter and if the problem doesn’t go away, go to the next solution.
Fix 3 – Log out of the game client
Logging out of the game client and then logging back in may fix the problem. Some gamers confirmed that this simple action fixed the issue for them. Although this workaround may not work for all players, it’s sure worth giving it a try.
Fix 4 – Change your region
Other players said that changing their region helped them fix the problem. So, select a region that’s pretty far away from your current location, wait for a couple of minutes and then change back your region.
⇒ For more information, see League of Legends: How to change servers
Fix 5 – Set the clock back
You should know right from the start that this workaround may cause additional issues on your computer, so proceed at your won risk. Also, do not play ranked if you choose to do this.
Many gamers confirmed that setting the OS clock back 12 hours worked.
On Windows 10:
- If you’re on Windows 10, go to Settings → Time & Languages → Date & Time settings
- Toggle off the options to set time and time zone automatically
- Under Set the date and time manually, click on the Change button
- Set the clock 12 hours back, apply the changes and check if LoL is still scanning the files.
On Mac:
- If you’re playing LoL on Mac, click on the Apple menu and then System Preferences
- Select Date & Time and then deselect Set date and time automatically
- Select today’s date and enter the time (12 hours back), then click Save.
Fix 6 – Reinstall the game
If nothing worked, maybe you should reinstall the game. For more information on how to do that, go to Riot Games’ Support page.
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