Validation error when updating to 1.04

Brownshortz

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When I try to launch ED it says its updating and the I get this message

Update failed for file
"C\users\Admin\Appdata\Local\Frontier_developments\Products\FORC-FDEV-D-1010\Win32\data.ovx" (validation error)

Has anyone come across this with the new patch? If so what did you do to fix it? Thanks in advance for any help.
 

TriumphANT

TriumphANT
Brownshortz said:
When I try to launch ED it says its updating and the I get this message

Update failed for file
"C\users\Admin\Appdata\Local\Frontier_developments\Products\FORC-FDEV-D-1010\Win32\data.ovx" (validation error)

Has anyone come across this with the new patch? If so what did you do to fix it? Thanks in advance for any help.
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In Launcher, try clicking Options then "Validate Game Files" in the drop-down that appears. Should sort any inconsistencies out!
 

Brownshortz

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TriumphANT said:
In Launcher, try clicking Options then "Validate Game Files" in the drop-down that appears. Should sort any inconsistencies out!
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Thanks. Tried your advice but I just get the same message. Not sure what'd going on. Also tried running as an administrator but no luck. Damn!!...this sux. :(
 

nick_j_bacon

nick_j_bacon
I would log the machine out (from the option menu), restart the launcher and log in, enter the new validation code and then revalidate files. If that doesn't work delete (or rename) the offedning files and repeat process.
 

Brownshortz

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nick_j_bacon said:
I would log the machine out (from the option menu), restart the launcher and log in, enter the new validation code and then revalidate files. If that doesn't work delete (or rename) the offedning files and repeat process.
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Ok, thanks for the help mate. Tried this with no success though. Guess I'll log a ticket. Damn...this is so frustrating!!!
 

Rasclat23

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I used to get this kind of error quite a bit during beta and the constant upgrades. Simply locate the file in question, delete it then click upgrade again. It will re-download the file from scratch. No need for a full uninstall.
 

Lord Grengis

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hey guys. getting this problem too when trying to demo the game to a mate - great time to stuff up.

please note that this is NOT A NEW ISSUE. people are having this issue with every single patch since full release. the solution has been to wait for someone who has successfully patched to upload the data.ovx file and us plebs download and replace our copy with this version.

FD really needs to fix this as it is beyond a joke for such a simple piece of programming.
 

simon terlecki

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It happens with connectivity problems.

some antivirus and firewalls can interfere with the files coming down the pipe and screw up the data stream, making them not validate properly.

Also, my friend needed to change her wifi usb antenna to download Elite because the one she was using was creating errors (also does it with steam). anything that is between your modem and your install files can be the cause. so make sure you either turn off or leave exceptions to firewalls and malware checkers (I believe kaspersky is a big offender here) and if all else fails, try a different connection method as it may be the network card you are using that is corrupting the data stream.
 

Brownshortz

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Lord Grengis said:
hey guys. getting this problem too when trying to demo the game to a mate - great time to stuff up.

please note that this is NOT A NEW ISSUE. people are having this issue with every single patch since full release. the solution has been to wait for someone who has successfully patched to upload the data.ovx file and us plebs download and replace our copy with this version.

FD really needs to fix this as it is beyond a joke for such a simple piece of programming.
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Yes I've read in a few threads where the data.ovx file is the problem. I ended up uninstalling the game and trying to re install (re download)....but now I'm getting the same error when attempting to download from scratch.

I've put in a ticket but no response. This is just beyond frustrating. If its a known issue why the heck hasn't it been fixed!!!!??

If anyone here who has successfully updated would be kind enough to host their "data.ovx file it would be much appreciated. Might not work....but I'll try anything at this stage. Thanks in advance.
 

Brownshortz

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Brownshortz said:
Yes I've read in a few threads where the data.ovx file is the problem. I ended up uninstalling the game and trying to re install (re download)....but now I'm getting the same error when attempting to download from scratch.

I've put in a ticket but no response. This is just beyond frustrating. If its a known issue why the heck hasn't it been fixed!!!!??

If anyone here who has successfully updated would be kind enough to host their "data.ovx file it would be much appreciated. Might not work....but I'll try anything at this stage. Thanks in advance.
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Bump........anyone?
 

Dethmunk

Dethmunk
I know it doesn't help. But I've had no problems downloading the new version (1.04). I have a pretty slow download connection too, but it was ok.
It sounds like its maybe something to do with your connection. I mean its working ok for most people. How can Frontier 'fix' an error with your connection/ISP/Network? Just sayin'. Mind you I'm not an IT expert so I maybe/probably wrong about that.

Like I say I downloaded it fine. So the game software does work. Hope you guys get a fix/workaround soon.
 

Brownshortz

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Brownshortz said:
Sorry...missed that post thanks very much. Ill give it a whirl ;)
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Ok, this seems to have worked. Am now in the process of re downloading the game which will take a few hours. (thanks Anikaiful for pointing the thread out to me...your a life saver)

Just a thought though.......if this is such a problem with each update, why does the Auto generated response from their support site recommend uninstalling the game when all I really had to do was replace one file with another? I've now used up half my monthly

data allowance re downloading the game when it wasn't necessary. For crying out loud FD get rid of that stupid Auto response that tells people to do something that is not only unnecessary but also doesn't even solve the original problem. Rant over.
 

Photon

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I have had this problem a few times, and have investigated it a little.
Long description now, short solution at the end.

Disclaimer, this description includes my assumptions, based on observations. Verifying with sources is too difficult.

Things I tried when this first happen:
1. Delete the file
2. Use verify files
3. Uninstall and reinstall
4. Install on another PC

Nothing worked.

The way I assume the update system works is this: You download a manifest of files, each including some kind of hash for each file. The updater compares the hash in the manifest to the one calculated from the local file. If there's a difference, the file is downloaded. Another assumption is that the download is done via HTTP (regular web protocol).
Now to the kicker, the only explanation I could figure out that could cause this is if the local ISP was caching the previous version's file, since the server didn't specify a "do not cache" on its files. This means that the updater was downloading the old version of the file from the ISP instead of from Frontier. After the download, the hash value was compared, and it failed causing the error we saw.

The solution, which gave me some corroboration to the hypothesis, was using a VPN to relocate my connection, after which the update went fine.

(I opened a ticket and described this to the devs, but I guess they have priorities)
 

Bundy

Bundy
I had the same issue with the data.ovx file.

Frontier support replied within 2 minutes to my initial ticket. Albeit it with an unnecessary and useless solution of uninstalling, redownloading and reinstalling the game. I can see why some people are annoyed at this, especially if you are on a limited data plan.

After my reply to their initial suggestion explaining that it hadn't worked, I sent them a copy of the data.ovx file. They sent me a new copy of the file which I then saved to the install folder and tried the update again. Worked great.

DON'T REDOWNLOAD. Check this post by Mack.

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=95267&p=1492281&viewfull=1#post1492281

or click this link: http://cdn.zaonce.net/elitedangerous/win/files/e2/852bc01bfa937a7148dd9266a499a07d85b5d4

Just rename the file 'data.ovx' and save it to your install directory overwriting the existing file. Make sure your ED launcher is closed though.

I hope this saves some people some heartache!

Happy flying CMDRS!
 

Photon

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The problem with this solution is that it's not persistent. Every time data.ovx (Or other file that causes this) changes, you need to get the latest version from somewhere for it to work.
The VPN solution works without help from others, which is preferable if no one yet made the new version available.
 

Landman

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Same issue here. Can't we have a proper solution please Frontier? Even if I try to replace the data.ovx it still gives me the same error.
 
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