Ff14 system error 2146697211

Hello Ceallach, Thank you for your response.

Like Einmimiria stated this seems to be connection related. I would like to provide you with some steps that usually help.

Please make sure all background applications (including anti-virus programs such as Norton, Kaspersky, Windows Defender, etc.) have been disabled and/or closed to minimize game interference.

Ensure that the latest version of Internet Explorer is installed on your PC (even if you don’t use Internet Explorer), please do not use Edge as that is a different internet platform. Once Internet Explorer is up-to-date, please open the IE browser, open the «Tools», go to «Internet Options» and adjust the following settings:
Under the «General» tab, please delete ALL browser history.
Under the «Security» tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or no higher than «Medium»
Under the «Privacy» tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or to «Allow All Cookies»
Under the «Advanced» tab, please make sure that «Allow software to run or install even if signature is invalid» is CHECKED.
Make sure that all SSL and TLS (EXCEPT SSL 3.0) are CHECKED.
[SSL 3.0 should be UNCHECKED]
Hit «Apply» to save the settings, and then «OK, to close the Internet Options menu.
Right-Click on the FFXIV launcher icon and select «Properties»
Go to the «Compatibility» tab, and change the compatibility mode to «Windows 7»
Hit «Apply», then «OK» to save the changes.
Please RESTART your PC now.

Once your PC has been restarted, Right-Click the FFXIV launcher icon once more and select «Run as Administrator»

If the suggestions provided above do not resolve the issue, then there is a communication error.
Check the following Port Ranges on your router/modem to ensure that the following Port Ranges have been opened/forwarded/triggered:
▼TCP
54992 through 54994,
55006 through 55007,
55021 through 55040

*You may learn how to do this by visiting http://www.portforward.com/
Find your specific router’s brand and model number from the ‘List of Routers’ and you will be provided a step-by-step guide on how to access these port settings.
Otherwise, your ISP may forward these ports for you.*

If you have properly configured your router, and you are still experiencing these issues, our next suggestion is to bypass the router, and connect your computer directly to your modem. Please ensure that you power down both the modem and the computer for at least five minutes before attempting to connect to FINAL FANTASY XIV.

If you continue to receive these same errors when you are connected directly to the modem, then the problem lies with your ISP. We would recommend contacting them and advising them that one or more of the ports previously provided to you are being blocked or filtered, and that you do need access on
these ports.

Hope to be of assistance.

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Have you tried updating Internet Explorer (I know you said tweaking internet options but that could be a number of things) & allowing it to always run/install software? FFXIV uses IE to launch the client. I would say this will be fixed eventually since these kinds of problems are common after the game updates. There’s a couple of ideas here as well, if you haven’t tried them: http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/21nz8v/need_help_with_a_system_error_has_occured/

Sorry if it doesn’t help Hope to see you back on our awesome server soon!

Holynuts! I’m gonna look into this bro! Wahhh! =(

Hmmm, so far all i can think of is trying System Restore. I’ll keep looking.

Thanks so much for the tips Jessamine and Sammy… I hope I can play again tonight

How did it go? Fixed?

Hi Jessamine! Yes, It got fixed. Thanks so much :3

Yay! Glad to hear it

How did you fix it Kthaiel?!? I’v been trying for 2 days now with no luck!

Thank you Kthaiel! I ended up contacting support and they told me to go to IE > settings > Internet options > security > trusted sites (green check) > sites > add https://ffxiv.com . Also to go to Internet options > advanced > check the boxes near the bottom called SSL 2.0 and TLS 1.2. I’m not sure which is was but it fixed my problem! Hopefully this helps someone in the future! Good luck!

Matais Raynor; clicking that stupid TLS 1.2 check box is what fixed it for me, after going through SO MANY steps that didn’t work.
Thank you, thank you!

It appears to have been caused by an AVG AntiVirus update for me. After trying everything listed above, I opened up AVG 2015, selected Web, and turned off the web protection. Now I can log in.

I have tried both of the fixes mentioned here and still no luck with this error code. I tried going into IE and making those changes, nothing; I tried going into Avast and turning off web guard, still nothing. Any other suggestions. I was able to log in on Wednesday and it is now Sunday and I cant get the launcher to load.

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Have same problem, and nothing helps me :c

Thank you so much for posting your solution — ticking that SSL 2.0 and adding the site to my trusted internet sites after a new security preview update for Windows 7 64bit got rid of that error for me, as well. That update must have overwritten IE rules, is all I can imagine.

I just had this problem but I have two ports on my network card so I bridge the connection so my xbox can stay connected via wired connection. I just deleted the bridge and it works again.

i have tried almost EVERYTHING posted here. and i have had no luck… any other ideas?

Enabling SSL 3.0 and adding FFXIV’s site to the trusted sites list in IE fixed this issue for me today. Look at Matais’ comment above for more detailed info.

Final Fantasy XIV is one of the most popular multiplayer game that was released back in 2013 and was available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, MacOS and Windows PC. However, at times while playing the Final Fantasy XIV, the users may face several errors and one of them is Final Fantasy XIV launcher error 21667211. Today, in this post, I will show you how to fix A system error has occurred  – 2146697211 error on Windows PC and Mac.

The Final Fantasy XIV error 214667211 occurs when you try to launch the game. As you try to open the game, you will be greeted with this error “Final Fantasy XIV 214667211”. This error is annoying because it doesn’t let you play until the error is resolved.

The main reason for Final Fantasy XIV  error 2146667211 is server connectivity. When the game is unable to connect to the game server, it will throw this error to let the user know that there is some problem with the game.

The error looks like this:

A system error has occurred  - 2146697211
HTTPS System error

Fortunately, the error is relatively easy to fix. However, what is not easy is knowing which fix will work for you. Since the error is related your PC and Internet connectivity and not about the Gaming server, there are several possible solutions for this error.  In this post, I have listed all the possible fixes to solve Final Fantasy XIV error 2146697211.

Fix Final Fantasy XIV Launch error 2146694211

As I said earlier, there are no go-to fixes for this error. However, all the fixes are easy to follow and very general in nature.

Please also note that the fixes given in this article will also work if you are facing the problem with these services:

• FINAL FANTASY XIV
• The Lodestone
• Mog Station
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Libra Eorzea
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Forum
• Square Enix Account Management System
• Square Enix Support Center

Fix 1: Restart your PC / Mac / PlayStation 

The first and foremost thing one should do when facing any error is restarting the system that is giving the error. At times, the error can be temporary, and a simple restart can fix the error and allow you to play the game. If restarting the system did not fix “A system error has occurred  – 2146697211” error then follow other recommended fixes.

Fix 2: Enable SSL 2.0 and TLS 1.2 

Another common way to fix the A system error has occurred  – 2146697211 is to enable the SSL 2.0, and TLS 1.2 options in your “Internet Options” advanced settings. Here is how to do it.

1. Open “Internet Options“. To do this, type “internet options” in Cortana / Search bar. Alternatively, go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Internet Options.

2. From the “Internet Options” click Advanced tab.

3. Under “Settings” section, scroll down and find ” USE SSL 1.2” and ” Use TLS 2.0” option. Tick  ( check) both the options.

4. Click Apply and then click OK to save the changes.

Now you need to restart your PC. Save any unsaved work and restart your PC. Once up, try to launch Final Fantasy XIV, and this should have fixed the problem.

Fix 3: Add Final Fantasy to Trusted Site List

Another reason why you are facing A system error has occurred  – 2146697211 could be because the Firewall is blocking access to the Final Fantasy server thinking it as unsafe. So, what you need to do here is add the Final Fantasy website to trusted site list.

1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet and click “Internet Options“.

2. Next, click “Security” tab and select “Trusted Sites” option.

3. Click “Sites” button and a dialogue box will pop-up.

4. In the given field add “https://ffxiv.com” and click “add“.

Now close the Internet Options window and restart your PC. After the restart, try to launch Final Fantasy and see if the FFXIV 2146697211 error is resolved.

Fix 4: Disable Web Protection and Firewall

If nothing seems working, you can try disabling the Firewall on your PC. If you are running AVG Antivirus, then try to disable the Web Protection option. Here is how to do it.

Disable Firewall – To disable Window Firewall here are the steps that you need to follow.

• Type Firewall in the search/Cortana tab. Or Go to Control Panel > System and Security  > Windows Firewall.
• From the left side, click “Turn Windows Firewall On or Off” option.
• Now Turn Off Firewall for both public and private network.
• Once done, click OK and save the changes.

Now try to open Final Fantasy XIV on your PC and see if that has resolved the error.

Disable Web Protection 

In case you are using a third-party Antivirus then you have to disable the Firewall and Web Protection feature from the Antivirus settings.

For example, if you are using AVG Antivirus then open AVG Antivirus, click “Web” and turn off “Web Protection“.

If you are using Avast Antivirus, then open Avast Antivirus > Protection and Turn off Firewall.

Similarly, if you are using any other antivirus, then you should find the Firewall option in the settings.

Once you have turned off the Firewall, restart your PC or Mac. Now try to launch Final Fantasy XIV and see if the error FFXIV 2146697211 is solved.

Fix 7: Force Stop / Start DNS Client 

At times, stopping and restarting the DNS client can fix this issue. Here is how to do it.

• Press Windows key  + R to open Run Dialogue box.
• Type service.msc and hit enter.
• Now find DNS client in the services, right-click on it and select Stop.
• Next, right-click on DNS client again and select Start.

Fix 6: Reset Modem / Flush DNS / Delete FFXIV_BOOT.cfg

If you are still facing the FFXIV 2146697211 launcher error the try these three steps and see if that solves the problem.

Step 1: Reset Modem / Router 

If you are using a Modem, then try resetting it. To reset the modem do the following:

• Press and hold the reset button that you can find at the back of the modem for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Release the reset button after the lights on the modem start flickering.
• Now, wait for the Internet Light to turn green ( 3- 5 minutes).
• Now try connecting to the Internet and see if it is working fine.

Step 2: Flush the DNS 

The next step is to flush DNS. At times, flushing the DNS can resolve the problem related to your internet connectivity. Here is how to do it.

• Open the command prompt by right-clicking on the Start button and select “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
• In the command prompt window type ipconfig /flushdns.
• Close the command prompt.

Step 3: Delete FFXIV_Boot.cfg File

• The last step you need to follow is to delete the FFXIV_Boot.cfg folder. Here is how to do it.
• Go to Documents > My Games > FFXIV Folder > and delete FFXIV_Boot.cfg file.
• Now restart your Computer.

After the restart, try to run Final Fantasy XIV and see if the FFXIV 2146697211 error is solved.

Final Fantasy is a well-known MMO-RPG game. A lot of users are die-hard fans of this series. Talking specially about Final Fantasy XIV, was released back in 2013 and released as a PC version as well. Recently the game has been facing an error. A lot of users are facing the same error. Whenever the users launch the game, the screen gets black, and then within a few seconds, the game crashes with FFXIV Launcher Error. Often this error comes up with an error code of 214667211. This troubleshooting guide aims to fix the issue with some best solutions.

Causes of FFXIV Launcher Error

While researching the possible ways to fix the issue, we come across some very common yet major causes of this Error. The error can occur due to your network. Network issues like DNS and DNS client service might not be responding. Furthermore, the error can also happen because of SSL and trusted site issues. Also, many users have claimed that the error appears due to some problems with the FFXIV_BOOT.cfg file.

• DNS Issues
• SSL and Trusted Site issue
• FFXIV_BOOT.cfg file
• Firewall
• Temporary Network issue

Similar Types of FFXIV Launcher Error

• Unable to download patch files
• Unable to complete version check
• 30410
• 2019
• Mac
• Mogstation
• FFXIV launcher is not loading
• FFXIV 16a error
• FFXIV launcher repair
• 30413 (10009 10019)

How to Fix FFXIV Launcher Error Code Problem

Let’s proceed to our main part, possible ways To Fix FFXIV Launcher Error. Below are all the methods and tips to eliminate Fix this error. All the techniques have been demonstrated using steps.

1. Restart the Game & System

Usually, there are fair chances that the FFXIV Launcher Error 2146697211 is temporary, as multiple users have claimed that the error vanishes after restarting the game. While some of them say that the error goes ways after restarting the system. So it is highly suggested that you follow the below two tips.

• Restart the game
• If the error persists, Restart the system

2. Disable the Firewall

Firewalls often create hindrances while gaming. In these cases as well. However, if you are using any third-party antivirus, disable it as well. Follow the FFXIV Launcher Error 30413 steps to disable the firewall.

• STEP 1. Simultaneously press the Windows+R key, and a run window will open
• STEP 2. In the search field, Put Control Panel followed by an enter
• STEP 3. Once you get into the control panel, go to System and Security settings
• STEP 4. On the top right, you will see Windows Firewall. Click on it

• STEP 4. In the windows firewall window on the left, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off link
• STEP 5. A window named customize settings will open up
• STEP 6. Here you need to Choose to Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended)  for both Private and Public network settings 

• STEP 6. Once you have made the changes, save them and restart your system to get back from this FFXIV Launcher Error 30413.

3. Run the Launcher as Administrator

Multiple users have reported that if you try to run the game without admin privileges, the FFXIV Launcher Error unable to download patch files appears. Follow the steps to fix that.

• STEP 1. Right Click on the Launcher file
• STEP 2. Choose Run as an administrator

• STEP 3. For a Permanent fix, Right Click on the installer file
• STEP 4. Go to Properties
• STEP 5. Click on Compatibility Tab

• STEP 6. Tick on Run this program as an Administrator

• STEP 7. Click on Apply and then OK
• STEP 8. Now run the game without FFXIV Launcher Error -2146697208

4. Changing the SSL Certificate

From the FFXIV Launcher Error 2146697211 statement, we can clearly see that the error talks about HTTPS. So there might be chances that the SSL certificate is an older version. Follow the below steps to fix it.

• STEP 1. Go to the Start Menu, then go to Control Panel
• STEP 2. In the control panel window, head to Network and Internet Settings

• STEP 3. Then, go to Internet Options
• STEP 4. A new window will pop up; click on Advanced Tab
• STEP 5. Now below, scroll and look for SSL 2.0; if there is 3.0, check it as well

• STEP 6. Once you find it, Checkmark it and save the changes to get rid of FFXIV Launcher Error -2146697211.

5. Tweaking FFXIV_Boot.cfg File

This method demonstrates the FFXIV Launcher Error unable to download patch files pc issue related to the FFXIV_BOOT.cfg file.

• STEP 1. To fix the FFXIV_BOOT.cfg file, navigate to

 C:UsersUSERNAMEDocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY XIV

• STEP 2. Inside the folder, locate FFXIV_BOOT.cfg
• STEP 3. Now open FFXIV_BOOT.cfg with Notepad
• STEP 4. Locate the below text and make sure that 0 and 1 are put as mentioned below
  • Language 1
  • Region 2
  • EulaAgreement 1
  • StartupCompleted 1
  • B4EulaAgreement 1
  • BootVersionCheckMode 1
  • ConfigReset 0
• STEP 4. Finally, save the FFXIV_BOOT.cfg file to fix this FFXIV Launcher Error 30413 25008 20495.

Conclusion:

In this troubleshooting guide, we have covered all the possible ways to fix FFXIV Launcher Error. We have also gone through the possible causes behind this error. We hope your issue has been fixed.

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (or FFXIV for short) is an extremely popular multiplayer video game that was released back in 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and MacOS. Due to its massive servers and great detail, it is prone to several errors and the one I will teach you how to diagnose and fix today is the Launcher Error, which is also referred to as Error 2146697211. If you love playing this game but keep getting this error, this blog post is for you as it has all the steps and tools you’ll need to correct this issue so you can get back to gaming.

What Is This Error?

Before we just get into the solution of this error, I think an underrated piece of knowledge that people gloss over is what the actual error is. This is just good basic information to have and many times it can help you in fixing and diagnosing this error.

How to Diagnose; When Does It Happen?

This error will appear when you are trying to launch the game, hence it being referred to as the “launcher error”. It will happen right when you open the game and will not let you play at all until it is resolved. Therefore, time is of the essence when it comes to correcting this problem because I’m sure you’ll want to start playing again as quickly as possible.

“Last year in Germany at a town hall in Leipzig there was a game music concert played by the orchestra and some of the Final Fantasy scores were played. This year there is another concert scheduled in the same location, for game music”. – Nobuo Uematsu

What Causes It

Basically, this error is telling you that you are unable to connect to their servers for whatever reason. There are some minute details that may be responsible for you not being able to connect to the server, but I won’t get into those because you won’t be able to tell which is happening and knowing them really isn’t all that helpful. Just know that you won’t be able to connect to the servers, which is obviously a huge problem as this game is based entirely on the online multiplayer.

You can see from the screenshot provided above that this error will normally be displayed as “A system error has occurred – 2146697211”. That’s pretty ambiguous, as they really don’t explain what is going on at all. This is common with error messages, as few actually are helpful and tell you what is going on like this one. This is one of the things that frustrates me the most about error messages, as they seem so foreign to people that you might think they are trying to intentionally confuse you.

Fear not though because although you may be confused, this error is actually relatively easy to fix. In fact, you probably already know how to do most of the techniques. Therefore, let’s just get into these solutions in the next section so we can get on our way towards getting rid of this nuisance and back to playing the game.

Solutions

These solutions are fairly standard as there are really no techniques on here that you haven’t heard of. In fact, I’m sure you already know how to do most if not all of them. The point is knowing how to apply them correctly and after reading this you should be better prepared for correcting this error as well as many others as these same general principles can be applied to many other error messages. So here are the solutions in the order of which you should try them. After doing

So here are the solutions in the order of which you should try them. After doing each step, restart the game and then open it to see if this error has disappeared. If not, don’t worry, just continue on to the next step.

Solution #1: Reboot the Game

Here’s the most basic on the list and you may have already done it. Whenever you get any type of error, ALWAYS restart whatever system you are on. Yes, it’s simple but it will work many times.

Going along with this step, if this restarting the game doesn’t work, then reset your wifi router or modem. Simply unplug everything from the wall, making sure all of the lights are turned off and wait about 30 seconds. After that connect everything once again and once your computer connects to it, try this error again.

Solution #2: Reinstall the Game

There may be a bug within the file of your game that is causing this error. This is extremely relevant if you just downloaded the game or an update as a file may be corrupt. First, check on Final Fantasy’s website to see if there are any available updates. If there are, install them. If not, simply delete the game and download it again.

Solution #3: Check for System Updates

No matter what you are playing the game on, whether is a computer or a video game console, will have updates every couple of months or so, give or take. These updates are used to update gameplay as well as fix issues that are common for many users.

Who knows, if this launcher error has been occurring with more frequency than normal, the operating system that you’re playing on may release an update. Check to see, and if not, continue on to the next step.

Solution #4: Flush your DNS cache

Your DNS cache is a database that temporarily stores records of all recent and attempted visits to websites or other internet based programs (like FFXIV). Flushing or clearing this cache may correct this error, so here’s how to do that on both a Mac and the popular web browser Google Chrome.

Mac

To do this on a Mac requires you to type in some code. To do this, you need to open Terminal. Read our article on it here to learn how to do that.

Once you have opened Terminal, you will type in a specific code that will completely flush your cache.

The code you type in will be completely different depending on what software version you currently are using on your Mac. For a great list on what to type in depending on your version, check out this article.

Google Chrome

Clearing your DNS cache through Google Chrome is much easier in my opinion than through your Mac computer.

• To do so, open up Chrome, and type in chrome://net-internals/#DNS into the search bar and press Enter.
• On the left-hand side, a menu is shown. Select DNS.
• From the DNS page, there will be a button you will see that reads Clear Host Cache. Select it, and that is all you have to do.

As you can see, it is a much simpler step than using your Mac computer. However, the Mac method is still viable if you use different browsers and want to clear the whole computer.

Solution #5: Renew Your IP Address

Think of this step as like refreshing a web page when it’s not loading. The only difference is that instead of an URL, we are dealing with your IP address. Here’s how to do it on a Mac or PC.

Mac

• Start by clicking on the Apple button in the top left-hand corner and go to System Preference.
• After that, open Network. Once again, select the network you are connected to and click on the Advanced button.
• From the tabs, select TCP/IP.
• Finally, click on Renew DHCP Lease and doing so will renew your IP address.

Windows

A little bit more simple for Windows, simply open up your command prompt by clicking on the Windows key + X and then selecting Command Prompt (admin). Once that is opened, type ipconfig/release and then press Enter. One the next line, type ipconfig/renew and press Enter again. That’s all you have to do to renew your IP address.

Conclusion

Final Fantasy XIV is a great game loved by millions around the world due to its great online multiplayer mode that can hold hundreds of people within a game. Due to these massive constant server demands from nearly every corner of the globe, there are bound to be some errors.

The most common example of this that you may get comes in the form of this launcher error which is normally displayed as 2146697211. If you get this error, then don’t worry because at least one of the solutions that I provided here will be able to correct the issue for you. You can see that they are all relatively simple and you should be able to complete all of them within a matter of a half hour or so. Worst case scenario if none of these solutions works is that their servers are down, so you may have to wait for an hour or two until they get them back up to fully functioning.

After reading this article, you should now know everything you need to about how to properly diagnose as well as fix the launcher error on FFXIV. However, if you have any other additional questions regarding it, always feel free to leave a comment in the section down below. Also, if you liked my writing and would like to read other error code articles that I have penned, check out all of them here. Other than that, have a great day and good luck in fixing this error!