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Common problemARC RaidersWindows PC
ARC Raiders won't install or update
Permissions or the firewall block the files
Installing, reinstalling or patching the game stalls or fails. Embark says an outdated system, missing permissions or the firewall can get in the way.
Fix it
How to fix it
Install all Windows updates and restart your PC.
Set the game to run as administrator on the Compatibility tab of the shortcut.
Turn off Windows Defender Firewall only while the install or patch runs.
Turn the firewall back on as soon as the download is done.
From ARC Raiders's help pages: id.embark.games, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, ARC Raiders's own support is the next stop.
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