Since the day Palia started its Open Beta, it has introduced many new things along with bugs. Back in the day, we covered login-related issues and files getting corrupted in the game, and now we have a new issue that has been reported by many that crashes the installer. This is OS error 5; yeah, different numbers, but both refer to one problem, which we have shared in this guide. Well, before getting into the workarounds, let’s see what this error is.
This error happens while installing Palia for the first time. Anything from an unstable internet connection to a sudden blackout can cause these kinds of problems. Apart from the cause of the issue, we will mention some of the working fixes that are quite effective. So here’s how to fix OS Error Code 5 in Palia.
Palia OS Error Code 5: How to fix it
The reason behind an error varies from system to system. Mostly, the Windows OS will be preloaded on your device, and that’s where the problem can reside. Sometimes, it comes with tons of bloatware. Bloatware means apps that users don’t need or, rather, never asked for in the first place. You may ask why some apps can cause this kind of issue. Well, let’s learn the real reason behind it.
Bloatware
Store-bought PCs usually contain third-party apps like antivirus. They will tell you that you have a premium subscription to XYZ antivirus for one year. Most non-techy people will think this is a good thing, but in the meantime, it does more harm than good. These antivirus programs then interfere with your daily work non-stop. This ranges from suddenly disabling the internet connection for one app to straight-up uninstalling it without asking for permission. That’s why we will recommend uninstalling unnecessary apps from your system as soon as possible. Windows Defender is more than enough for defending against malware and viruses.
Admin Privilege
As we know, this error occurs during installation. So it may be possible that while extracting game files, the installer was unable to put them in the right place. Sometimes these packages can go as deep as 20 to 50 folders. So in that case, the system may block its access and refuse to allow it to extract any more files. So what you should do is right-click on the installer and select the Run as Administrator option. This will grant it admin privileges and hopefully get rid of the problem.
Operating System
Palia can run on Windows 10 64-Bit and up. Well, if you are still running Windows 7 or anything lower, then this problem is related to compatibility issues. In that case, try to upgrade your Windows operating system to at least version 10.
Firewall
Sometimes your system’s firewall may interfere with the installation. While running the installer as administrator will fix this issue, there is still a faint chance that the firewall may still be blocking the installer from accessing the internet and downloading the necessary files. So to fix that, follow this:
- Open the Settings on your Windows OS. You can open it by searching for settings on the start menu.
- Then, look for Updates Security and head right in.
- Then, from there, open the Windows Security option.
- Now that you can see multiple settings, what you need is Firewall & Network Protection.
- Here, disable the Firewall and then launch the installer.
Task Manager
You have to make sure that no more than one instance of the Palia launcher is running in the background. To ensure this, press CTRL+Shift+Escape together, and the Task Manager will pop up. Then, from there, head to the Processes tab, locate the Palia installer, right-click on it, and select End Process. After this, launch the installer again.
Compatibility Issues
Just like incompatible Windows OS, low-end hardware can also cause this error. The minimum requirement to run the game must be met by your system to ensure its smooth functioning. Here are the minimum system requirements for Palia:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or higher
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8350 CPU or equivalent
- RAM: 4GB
- GPU: GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R9 270 or equivalent
Check Drive
Most modern computers run on and come with high-speed SSDs. But that may not be the case for you. So make sure you know what kind of hardware your PC has. To check that, follow these simple instructions:
- Press the Windows button on your keyboard or press the Start logo on your home screen. The start menu will appear.
- Now, type defrag and look for an option called Defragment and Optimize Drives. It’ll be marked on top most of the time, so just pressing enter will suffice. If it’s not on the first row, then use the mouse and double-click on it.
- Now, look in the second column. It’ll be named Media Type, and it will show if your drives are hard drives or solid-state drives.
Trying to install the game on the old hard drive may cause it to crash mid-way since the drive is either refusing to work as intended or it simply can’t handle the might of modern games. If your PC has two drives but the default installation location is your HDD, then it’s time to change that. Make sure to install the game on an SSD. To do this, open the installer again with admin privileges, as we described earlier, and follow the given steps:
- Click on Advanced Options, which will be right below the Install button.
- This will open the Install Path.
- Now, change the installation path to an SSD Drive.
- After this, start the installation process.
Restart your PC
Another common fix for many errors in games is a simple reboot. It is also possible that somehow something is glitching, which may cause the installer to throw OS Error 5. In that case, simply reboot your PC by pressing Alt+F4 and changing shutdown to reboot, then pressing Enter. This is one of the most used commands, and we think this should fix anything wrong with the PC itself.
Redownload the Installer
In some rare cases, the installer can be the culprit, to begin with. It’s also possible that the installer had a bug, and unfortunately, you have downloaded the same one. The core team of Palia regularly fixes bugs and updates them; the same goes for the installer. So to make sure that you have the latest installer, follow these steps:
- First of all, delete the current installer. So, simply open File Explorer and open the Downloads folder from the left panel. Then, look for the Palia installer and delete it.
- Then visit this link, which will redirect you to the official download page for Palia.
- Now, log in with your email and password. Just make sure to use the correct email and password to log in.
- After logging in successfully, you will see the tab called Download Game somewhere in the top region. Click that.
- Now the Download button will be visible. Click on it and download the latest Installer.
- Open the Downloads folder either from File Explorer.
- Now, right-click on the Installer and press Run as Administrator.
- Once the installer is on and running, start installing Palia.
There you have it, some of the working workarounds to fix the OS Error Code 5 in Palia. Usually, running the game on rather good and recent hardware will minimize the risk of getting this error. Anyway, we hope this issue is obliterated after following these workarounds. If you find this guide informative, follow Android Gram for more such content.
