Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service. The Rockstar Games Launcher is a one-stop hub for managing all your preferred games under one roof. The GTA and Max Payne Series, Red Dead Online, or the forgotten gem Bully, all these titles are just a click away. Be it for downloading and installing them, purchasing their add-ons, and tweaking the in-app settings, there’s a lot to look forward to.

However, you’ll only be able to carry out all these things if you are able to access them in the first place. According to many Windows 10/11 users, whenever they are launching the Rockstar Games Launcher, they are being greeted with the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service. Apart from that, there is a generic message that tells you to contact the support team in order to rectify this issue. Well, turns out you wouldn’t need to do so as you could easily fix this issue on your own. Here’s how.

Fix Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service

Do note that there’s no universal fix as such. You will have to try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and see which one works best in your favor. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Delete RockStar Games Data

The primary reason for this issue is due to the Rockstar Games data getting corrupted. Therefore, you should delete them and let it automatically repopulate a fresh instance from scratch. Here’s how it could be done:

1. Launch File Explorer via Windows+E shortcut keys.
2. Then go to the Documents folder, select Rockstar games, and hit Delete.
   
3. Now relaunch Rockstar Games Launcher from the Start Menu.
4. It will create a new Rockstar Games folder in Documents and would auto-populate the data from servers.
5. Check if it fixes the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service.

FIX 2: Restart Rockstar Games Library Service

If the app’s background services aren’t functioning along the expected lines, then its repercussions are bound to be faced by the associated app. In that case, you should consider manually force starting the processes, which could be done as follows:

1. Head over to the Start Menu, search Services, and open it.
2. Then scroll to Rockstar Games Library Service, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
3. Now change its Startup Type to Manual (if that isn’t done already) and click Apply.
   
4. After that hit the Start button and wait for the service to start.
   
5. Once done, check if it fixes the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service.

FIX 3: Refresh Rockstar Games Library Service

In some instances, an app’s backend service settings might get corrupted. To rectify it, you will have to re-toggle its state, which could be done as follows:

1. Head over to the Start Menu, search System Configuration, and open it.
2. Then scroll to Rockstar Games Library Service and uncheck it.
   
3. Wait for a few seconds and then re-check it. Click Apply > OK.
4. Check if it fixes the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service.

FIX 4: Verify Rockstar Registry ImagePath

Next up, you should also verify that the Rockstar Games Library Service has been assigned the correct ImaghePath and that it is within double inverted commas as well. If either of these two requirements aren’t met, then there are bound to be a few issues, including the one that we are currently dealing with. So let’s verify the ImagePath and make the said changes if needed.

1. Head over to the Start Menu, search Registry Editor, and open it.
2. Then copy-paste the below location in its address bar and hit Enter:

   Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Rockstar Service

   

3. After that, double click on the ImagePath file and verify that its Value Data is under double invited quotes. For example:

   "C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\RockstarService.exe"

   

4. If they are not in quotes, then do so right away. Next up, copy its Value up to the Launcher part, i.e:

   C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\

5. Now paste it into the File Explorer’s address bar. Verify that the RockstarService.exe file is present in that directory.
   
6. If that is not the case then head over to the File Explorer’s search bar, type in RockstarService, and hit Enter.
7. Then note down the correct location of the RockstarService.exe file [via Properties > Location].
   
8. After that, paste that location in the ImagePath registry file, under double inverted commas.
9. That’s it. It should rectify the Rockstar Library service issue.

So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the Error: Failed to Connect to the Rockstar Games Library Service. We have listed four different methods for the same. Do let us know in the comments section which one spelled out success for you. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments section below.

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