File doesn't exist on client | Project Zomboid | Page 1

dark thistle Apr 20, 2026, 5:13 PM

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So I have a PZ Vanilla server on IndifferentBroccolli with a save started on last update before 42.17 (which is 42.16)

This time I wanted to update the server without wiping the whole save as we have a good run.

The update went well on the server, I updated also my client but when I try to join with my non admin character I have this error popping up.

I checked my files both on client and server (image 2 & 3 respectively) and yeah, I miss some files on the client side.

What I tried :
I checked the integrity of my client files
I updated once again the server just to be sure it went well

Thank you for your help

frozen shale Apr 20, 2026, 5:19 PM

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This means the server update failed, I suggest you reinstall all your server files, excluding your saves

chilly remnant Apr 20, 2026, 5:52 PM

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Our MP server is having the same issue. Server admin will try this suggested fix.

forest wagon Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

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did you able to continue your world in 42.17?

chilly remnant Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

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I'll let you know as soon as the admin finishes

forest wagon Apr 20, 2026, 6:01 PM

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Please, thank you!!

forest wagon Apr 20, 2026, 6:02 PM

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Does this let the world continue?

dark thistle Apr 20, 2026, 6:04 PM

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It works.

dark thistle Apr 20, 2026, 6:04 PM

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Yes this does the trick, need to do a clean reinstall of the whole server and add the save and .ini files you backed up first

forest wagon Apr 20, 2026, 6:05 PM

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Ill try. Thank you!

frozen shale Apr 20, 2026, 6:28 PM

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Yes, you are only reinstalling the server files, not touching the save

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