How to fix 'Failed to open packfile'

This is caused by either your network or the server




The 'Failed to open packfile' error

This is a generic error for when server resources cannot be loaded. There are a variety of causes and different errors. Find the error below that matches what you are experiencing, in order to resolve it.

A secure connection could not be established. The issue could be either your network, an anti-virus firewall, or government firewall intercepting traffic. This is not an issue with FiveM®.

SSL_read error:1408F119 decryption failed or bad record MAC #

Description: Your PC could not make a secure connection to the server

Symptoms:

  • OpenSSL SSL_read error:1408F119SSL rountines:ssl3_get_record:decryption failed or bad record mac errno 0

  • CURL error code 56 (Failure when receiving data from peer)

Solutions:

This is an issue with your network. The issue could be either your network, the server's network, or a third-party service being unavailable. This is not an issue with FiveM®.

CURL error code 18 (Transferred a partial file) #

Description: Your resource download was interrupted

Symptoms:

  • CURL error code 18 (Transferred a partial file)

  • Transfer closed with 123 bytes remaining to read - CURL error code 18 (Transferred a partial file)

Solutions:

  • Try reconnecting first, the server may have had a hiccup.

  • Ensure your internet connection is working properly

  • Test your network quality.
    • If you see any amount of loss, you should contact your ISP.

Failed to add entry to local storage (download corrupted?) #

Description: Your computer was unable to save the resource to the cache

Symptoms:

  • Couldn't load resource [name]: Failed to open packfile: ReadBulk of header failed: Failed to fetch: Failed to add entry to local storage (download corrupted?)

Solutions:

  1. Ensure you have enough disk space on your C:/ drive
    • If your FiveM® app data is on another drive, ensure that the drive has enough space.

  2. An anti-virus firewall may be interfering, temporarily disable your anti-virus

  3. Your server cache may be corrupted, delete your server cache to fix this