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This article is for you if you want to download Paradox Launcher and install it on your PC or Mac.
The Paradox Launcher is a game launcher that is also known as PDX Launcher. Paradox Interactive has developed it.
If you want to learn more about this application, you can read our Paradox Launcher review.
To explore this app, you will need to download and install it on your computer. The following parts of this article will guide you on how to do it.
Paradox Launcher requirements:
The PDX Launcher doesn’t need much CPU power to run. You can use this app if your computer meets the following system requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, macOS, Linux
- CPU: 64 Bit Intel/AMD, Apple Silicon
- RAM: 2 GB
- Disk Space: 200 MB
You can run PDX Launcher on any modern computer without any problem because of the very simple system requirements.
Does Paradox Launcher work with Windows 11?
Yes. Paradox Launcher works without any issues on Windows 11. We have tested this application on our Windows 11 computer and found no problem at all.
Why do I need Paradox Launcher?
If you have purchased games developed and published by Paradox Interactive on any platform like Steam or Epic Games, etc., you will probably need Paradox Launcher.
Most modern games from this company require you to have the PDX Launcher. Though, while installing the game, the launcher should be installed automatically without any effort.
But, if you want to manage all of the games from this company in a single place, you will need a dedicated application.
How do I download & install Paradox Launcher?
1. Download and Install on Windows and Linux
- Go to this launcher download page and download the installer file.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Click on Next.
- Choose the installation location or leave it as it is and click on Next.
- At last, click on Install.
- After installation, click on Finish.
By default, you will get version 2. You cannot download the Paradox Launcher V1 from the official source.
2. Download and install on macOS
Unfortunately, unlike Windows and Linux, there is no dedicated PDX Launcher for Mac. But, with some games from Paradox Interactive, the launcher is included.
So, you will get the launcher with specific games if necessary. Otherwise, all other games will work without this app.
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How to update Paradox Launcher V2?
Are you currently using the first version of this launcher? If you want to know how to upgrade or install Paradox Launcher V2, you should not worry. This process is straightforward.
Paradox Launcher checks for its update automatically. So, you should not think a lot about any technical steps.
However, if you want to get beta updates, you can do the following things:
- Go to Launcher Settings.
- Toggle the switch on next to the Recieve Beta versions of the launcher.
- Confirm it.
Now, you will get the beta versions with the next update. After every update, you may need to relaunch the launcher.
If you see any issues updating this app, you can uninstall it and download the latest Paradox Launcher V2 and install it manually.
This article has explained how you can download, install and update Paradox Launcher easily on any supported platform. If you have any questions or opinions, feel free to let us know in the comments box.
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ParadoxInteractive.ParadoxLauncher, Release version: 2.4.0
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I’ve tried all the methods that come out of the search, but I can’t install it. I’ll attach the log file and the capture of the installation failure. Please tell me how to fix it
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Where are you trying to install it from? And what game are you trying to play?
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Where are trying to install it from? And what game are you trying to play?
Steam / dowser.exe / launcher-installer-windows_2024.13.msi / paradox-launcher-installer-2024_11.msi
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Steam / dowser.exe / launcher-installer-windows_2024.13.msi / paradox-launcher-installer-2024_11.msi
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These are files. Where are you getting the files from i.e. which website? Can you provide a link?
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These are files. Where are you getting the files from i.e. which website? Can you provide a link?
stellaris / Hoi4
what link?
I press the game execution button on Steam, an error occurs when it is automatically installed, and it is the same even I download and install the launcher installation program directly from the Paradox website
It’s the same I run the launcher installation program directly in the game installation folder
HFY
The Only Cosmological Constant is Change
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Stellaris: Tech Support
Technical problems? Game crashing? Strange error messages? This is the place for you!
forum.paradoxplaza.com
There are a lot of technical solutions in that sub-forum — I’d do a search in there and see if you can find someone with a similar problem.
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Please try this:
— uninstall Paradox Launcher v2 from the Windows «Apps and features» utility, if still present.
Delete the following folders if still present:
— C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Local/Programs/Paradox Interactive/
— C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Local/Paradox Interactive/
— C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Roaming/Paradox Interactive/launcher-v2/
To see the AppData folder you’ll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.
— exit the Steam app entirely
— run steam.exe as the Windows Admin user
— run the game from the PLAY button in Steam
IF that doesn’t help, in this folder are some .log files:
C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Local/Paradox Interactive/launcher-v2/
Please attach them here.
To see the AppData folder you’ll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.
Note that you can run stellaris.exe directly from File Explorer, which bypasses the launcher.
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I think Andrew means to post the log file after trying the steps laid out in his post, if they don’t work.
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I already tried everything and it didn’t work, so I attached it to the text.
I think Andrew means to post the log file after trying the steps laid out in his post, if they don’t work.
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I already tried everything and it didn’t work, so I attached it to the text.
So you tried everything in Post #8, in that order, prior to starting this thread?
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yes , i did it
그러니까 이 스레드를 시작하기 전에, 게시물 #8의 모든 것을 그 순서대로 시도해 보셨나요?
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The 1603/1605 errors we see there are typically a previous other installation stuck, or a problem in the Windows update/install processes.
If you see msiexec OR Paradox Launcher running in Task manager-processes, kill it and try this launcher install again please.
If still no good, do you see Paradox Launcher v2 in the Windows Control Panel to uninstall? If so does it uninstall cleanly, or get an error doing that? You can use this MS tool to clear the stuck install/uninstall:
THEN Please try the clean launcher reinstall again.
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The 1603/1605 errors we see there are typically a previous other installation stuck, or a problem in the Windows update/install processes.
If you see msiexec OR Paradox Launcher running in Task manager-processes, kill it and try this launcher install again please.
If still no good, do you see Paradox Launcher v2 in the Windows Control Panel to uninstall? If so does it uninstall cleanly, or get an error doing that? You can use this MS tool to clear the stuck install/uninstall:
THEN Please try the clean launcher reinstall again.
Thank you for your help, but nothing can solve it, I think the only way is to format it later
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Make a new Windows user on this machine and try it under that. Any better?
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I’ve tried all the methods that come out of the search, but I can’t install it. I’ll attach the log file and the capture of the installation failure. Please tell me how to fix it
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Had The Same Problem Here for Hoi4
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Had The Same Problem Here for Hoi4
Then please make a new thread in HOI4 tech support and I’ll help you with it there.