Solving "File Does Not Exist on this Server" Error for Project Zomboid

This tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to fix the error "File Does Not Exist on this Server" for Project Zomboid. We will go through the process step-by-step and provide links to relevant documentation and resources.

Prerequisites

• Have a basic understanding of the command line.
• Have a working and updated version of Project Zomboid installed.
• Have a working version of the Windows command prompt.

Step 1: View the Server Log

1. Open the Windows command prompt by clicking on the "Start Menu" and typing in cmd in the search bar.
2. Open the Project Zomboid game directory by typing in cd ProjectZomboid.
3. Once you've opened the game directory, type in ls to view the list of files stored in the server.
4. Search for the file associated with the error message. If you cannot find the file, it has likely been deleted or moved to a different directory.

Step 2: Restore the Missing File

1. If the missing file cannot be found inside the Project Zomboid directory, you may need to restore it using the command restore followed by the file name.

restore missingFile.txt

1. This will attempt to restore the missing file from a backup server.
2. If the file is still not located, you may need to reinstall the game from an original copy of the game.

Step 3: Verify File Integrity

1. After reinstalling the game, you should scan for errors using the "Verify Files" feature in the game launcher.
2. This will check for any corrupted files and repair them.

Step 4: Disable Firewall

1. The firewall may be blocking the file from being read. To disable the firewall, go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Turn Off Firewall.

Step 5: Check Permissions

1. If you have admin rights, you may need to check the permissions of the file to make sure it has the correct access rights.
2. To check the permissions of the file, you can use the "icacls" command followed by the file name.

icacls missingFile.txt

1. By default, this should grant all users full access rights. If it does not, you can add additional rights to the file using the "cacls" command.

cacls missingFile.txt /e /g user:F

1. This should grant the "user" account full access rights to the file.

FAQs

What if the file still cannot be found or restored?

If the file still cannot be found or restored, you may need to reinstall Project Zomboid from an original copy of the game.

Does this tutorial apply to other games as well?

Yes. This tutorial can also be used for other games that have similar issues.

Is it possible to check the file permissions of all files in the game directory?

Yes. You can use the icacls command followed by the game directory path to view the file permissions of all the files in the directory.

Is reinstalling the game necessary?

No. Reinstalling the game is only necessary if all other solutions fail.

How do I turn on the Windows Firewall?

Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Turn On Firewall.

Conclusion

This tutorial addresses the error "File Does Not Exist on this Server" for Project Zomboid. We have gone through the steps to view the server log, restore the missing file, verify file integrity, disable the firewall, and check permissions. We hope this guide has been helpful in resolving the issue.