Have you downloaded the new Grand Theft Auto 5 for PC via the preload and now want to play but are you getting an error message? Then you are probably not the only one currently unable to start GTA 5 PC, because some players are getting the above-mentioned error message “Rockstar Update Service is not available Code 1”. Since these reports were often read yesterday on the major platforms such as Reddit and Steam, the problem does not only affect individual users, but that much can be said in advance, because there is already a possible cause for the problem and therefore one Solution that we have described in detail in this article.
Rockstar Update Service is Unavailable Code 1 Error Message
Even though everything has gone well so far for the GTA 5 PC release, both from the preload and from the servers, the first players reported problems shortly after it was activated on Tuesday at 1 a.m. Either the story mode could not be started or the error message mentioned above appeared in some cases. There is no known solution for the first problem with story mode, but there is the first possible cause if you see “Rockstar Update Service is not available Code 1”. The reason for the problem appears to be invalid characters in the username on Windows.
The solution in this case is to create a new administrator account under Windows. It is important there to NOT use any special characters, just letters from A to Z; the numbers shouldn’t be a problem either. You should then restart the PC and log in with the new admin account and continue the installation of GTA 5 PC.
This is the first workaround on the subject of “GTA 5 PC does not start” or “Installation aborts with the error message Rockstar Update Service is not available Code 1”. Are you struggling with similar problems? Is everything working properly for you? Feel free to write us your experiences or problems with possible solutions in the comments, maybe it will help other players.
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