Unable to Update

[sounthernrebel78]

I can not update when patches are released. I am forced to completely reinstall the game every time I want to update the game. Attempting to manually download the patch results in the error "this is not an official Kerbal Space Program folder" or something similar to that. attached is a screen shot of the client. This is a fresh install of 1.4.5 I previous had 1.3 and before that 1.2. At first I felt this was a mode issue but even after fresh installs and not adding mods back I still have the same error. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/497771060389740554/497771142367543308/Capture.PNG This my client launcher. As you can see I do not have the current version ID nor the Latest Version ID. As well as the Update button is grey out as it has been every time I launch or reinstall to get the latest patch.

[RealKerbal3x]

Where did you download the game? If it's not either official providers (like the KSP store or Steam) or third parties supported by Squad (like Humble Bundle or GOG.com) then the game probably doesn't like you downloading updates from there.

Also, I wouldn't use the launcher. IIRC it hasn't really been supported officially since the Alpha versions of the game. Find the .exe shortcut in the directory and copy it to somewhere like your desktop, then you have a direct shortcut to launch the game. You should update the game from Steam if you have it on there, rather than using the launcher.

Edited October 5, 2018 by RealKerbal3x

[sounthernrebel78]

I download from the KSP store directly. How do I go about keeping my game updated with out having to constantly uninstall and reinstall. 

 

[Harry Rhodan]

There currently is no other way other than rebuying it on a store that uses its own client for incremental updates.

[Gargamel]

The launcher has not been supported for a few years now, I'd advise not using it. 

[Geonovast]

27 minutes ago, Gargamel said:

The launcher has not been supported for a few years now, I'd advise not using it. 

They really, really need to stop including it then.

[sounthernrebel78]

24 minutes ago, Geonovast said:

They really, really need to stop including it then.

Agreed.