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Both live and pbe client don't let me logiin and I get this error message

Wet Mustard··29 votes·13,340 views

I'm surprised that I don't see that many posts about this error, considering that It doesn't allow me to login no matter how many attempts I make. I get an error message that says: COULD NOT UPDATE "Things are taking longer than expected. You may wait a while longer, or try restarting. Otherwise, please contact riot support and we can work with you to fix this".

I don't think it is a problem on my end rather than the client having actual problems. But when I go to the link in the error message, It doesn't take me to support page that gives me any help about my issue. I can't seriously be the only person encountering this issue. Since it prevents me from logging-in and playing the game I would assume that this affects other players as well. I hope they fix this soon, because I just want to play some league :/

I also don't notice any indications on the server or client status page that shows this being a problem, so idk if it's just me or what

40 Comments

Kawaupa4 votes

Wait lmao nvm fixed it, reinstall the game but dont uninstall your first patch so it doesnt take long and just repairs it.

Gibsomething4 votes

Can you further explain how you did that?

Xszzy1 votes

I tried it but it didnt work for me

TSM Doubllelift1 votes

So, here is what i found can fix the issue. Let's say you have installed your PBE or LIVE client under c: drive. open your c drive you will find a folder name"Riot Game" Delete this whole folder. Then reinstall your LIVE or PBE client. I can play PBE now.

Hope this helps.

FiddlerSticks2 votes

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Wait lmao nvm fixed it, reinstall the game but dont uninstall your first patch so it doesnt take long and just repairs it.

yea please explain a bit more

Deviant Behavior4 votes

fix this garbage. every other day for the past two weeks there has been problems with ping, match making and the client bugging.

Now the client doesnt even open. ffs

so frustrating

DrSkuas3 votes

well, time to play fortnite

Roolicious2 votes

I don't know what to do. I don't want to wait. I just want to PLAY!!!!!

i am pooch2 votes

Search for Riot Client folder, and just rename it to "Riot Client2" then launch the game. It will work

AngelogIzDtT1 votes

after renaming launch league from C:\Riot Games\League of Legends - League Client it works now thanks.

Cinnamon Cereal

it works guys!! xx

Tortimer2 votes

Still isn’t working. FFS riot I just want to play your damn game.

Kawaupa1 votes

I have the same issue and just got it today

Xszzy1 votes

Same

Nidâlee1 votes

i m getting the same issue

Kawaupa1 votes

fixed it

A Good Thresh1 votes

yeah i get the same thing as well

LostFish1 votes

Same here

gochuhunter2k1 votes

same here

Lard Lord 1 votes

they really need to fix this, I'm just tryna game :(

Most Toxic NA1 votes

Hope this gets fixed soon.

Isween Don Worry1 votes

wtf its happpening?

FiddlerSticks1 votes

apparently the reinstall is temporary as it re installs the new client. just wait for riot to fix.

Joe Man C1 votes

I am having this issue also... Any news for solution?

FiddlerSticks1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Joe Man C,realm=NA,application-id=LqLKtMpN,discussion-id=E3x37bmF,comment-id=000a,timestamp=2019-10-02T00:00:04.659+0000)

I am having this issue also... Any news for solution?

if you re install you can temporarily fix but once you log out again you are back in the new client. the new login client is whats broken

Isween Don Worry1 votes

RITO!!!! I WANT SPEND MY TIME IN YOUR GAME!!!!

FrutLoopDingus1 votes

same here

Kavaznya1 votes

I also had the same issue. Running the Hextech Repair Tool with 'Reinstall' and 'Force Repatch' checked fixed it for me on NA - PBE still is bugged, however. Hoping to hear about a potential fix/solution soon.

tIeWvYetta1 votes

its like wtf can I play the game???

TSM Doubllelift1 votes

Same issue, hapenned on both LIVE and PBE client. So reinstalling LIVE server fixed the issue. However, reinstalling PBE does not fix the issue at all. waiting on solutions.

thehealeroftru1 votes

Both me and wife experiencing the same thing :/

thehealeroftru1 votes

It fixed itself. Thanks riot.

13urger 7o GØ1 votes

Same issue (

Ðamion1 votes

Everyone upvote the post so they will fix it thanks

Ðamion1 votes

Lads, if you go where your league of legends is located, Delete the config folder, and restart league, it will start a force repair and bring you to the old client. It should also be a way faster fix than uninstalling.

Deviant Behavior1 votes

I WAS ABLE TO LOG IN, no idea how. I just tried and it worked. maybe its fixed?

floo1 votes

I had this problem yesterday as well and since there weren't any posts about it yet, I expected it to be my issue alone. Well, sent a ticket but it seems to be a larger thing now.

The Dreamwalker1 votes

The client was corrupted for me so I had to delete and re-install the whole thing. It is working fine now.

Roolicious

I figured it out. Go to your League of Legends folder and delete the 2 folders: Log and Config. Restart client. Do again if you have to relog.

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