LaunchBox was unable to update the Games Database Metadata

[SiriusVI]

Hey all,

I've been getting this error repeatedly just now when forcing to update the metadata. It used to work perfectly yesterday:

 

Is this a problem on my end or is anyone else having issues updating metadata? I tried deleting the metadata folder and reinstallinng Launchbox (even on a different drive), but I keep gettinng this error.

This is what the log says on the matter:

2026-09-11T13:02:51.3286727+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] started stagingFolder='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb' metadataFolder='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata' includeMame=True existingDb=True existingDbSize=409231360
2026-09-11T13:02:51.3294910+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] attempt 1/2 started
2026-09-11T13:02:51.3314456+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 started path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb\Metadata.zip' size=-1
2026-09-11T13:02:51.5362319+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=0 % bytesDone=532 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:02:56.5366989+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=33 % bytesDone=50257107 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:01.7391494+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=68 % bytesDone=103373541 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:06.6249924+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=100 % bytesDone=152955534 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:06.6786517+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 completed elapsedMs=15348 path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb\Metadata.zip' size=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:06.6790386+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Verifying package' attempt=1 started path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb\Metadata.zip' size=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:13.3583920+02:00 SevenZip.TestArchive Log: 
7-Zip 21.07 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2021 Igor Pavlov : 2021-12-26

Scanning the drive for archives:
1 file, 152955534 bytes (146 MiB)

Testing archive: M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb\Metadata.zip
--
Path = M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\6f6c2260e8d34b12bd73e5beb78eadbb\Metadata.zip
Type = zip
Physical Size = 152955534

ERROR: CRC Failed : Metadata.db

Sub items Errors: 1

Archives with Errors: 1

Sub items Errors: 1

2026-09-11T13:03:13.3589556+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] failed phase='Verifying package' attempt=1 elapsedMs=22031 exception=System.InvalidOperationException: The downloaded metadata archive failed verification.
2026-09-11T13:03:13.6084259+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] Existing metadata fallback available after System.InvalidOperationException: The downloaded metadata archive failed verification.
2026-09-11T13:03:13.6809822+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Start
2026-09-11T13:03:13.6810940+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Before Pause Video
2026-09-11T13:03:13.6823059+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Completed
2026-09-11T13:03:18.5209082+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Start
2026-09-11T13:03:18.5210695+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before JoystickTimer Enabled Set
2026-09-11T13:03:18.5211212+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Resume Video
2026-09-11T13:03:18.5212899+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Check Already Focused
2026-09-11T13:03:18.5254458+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] Existing metadata fallback accepted. path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\LaunchBox.Metadata.db'
2026-09-11T13:03:19.5283557+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Start
2026-09-11T13:03:19.5284614+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Before Pause Video
2026-09-11T13:03:19.5285350+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Completed
2026-09-11T13:03:23.5111927+02:00 DataManager.SaveInternal completed successfully.
2026-09-11T13:03:26.8175233+02:00 Startup work coordinator scanning for plugin updates.
2026-09-11T13:03:26.8180096+02:00 Startup work coordinator completed in 00:00:38.7573063.
2026-09-11T13:03:37.6529857+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Start
2026-09-11T13:03:37.6531372+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before JoystickTimer Enabled Set
2026-09-11T13:03:37.6531692+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Resume Video
2026-09-11T13:03:37.6532349+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Check Already Focused
2026-09-11T13:03:40.3215543+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] started stagingFolder='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0' metadataFolder='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata' includeMame=True existingDb=False existingDbSize=-1
2026-09-11T13:03:40.3216138+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] attempt 1/2 started
2026-09-11T13:03:40.3216534+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 started path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip' size=-1
2026-09-11T13:03:40.3995242+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=0 % bytesDone=3265 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5742048+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Start
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5745909+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Maximize Visibility
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5746843+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Restore Visibility
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5747276+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Window Controls Margin
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5747703+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Set Window Border Visibility
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5747958+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Window Border Visibility
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5748221+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Completed
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5754504+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Start
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5755614+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Before Pause Video
2026-09-11T13:03:41.5756944+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Completed
2026-09-11T13:03:45.4000878+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=23 % bytesDone=34872172 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:50.4023079+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=42 % bytesDone=64715161 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:03:55.5538446+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=50 % bytesDone=76234663 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:04:00.6671930+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=57 % bytesDone=86710642 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:04:05.7407753+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=69 % bytesDone=105967209 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:04:10.7473015+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=77 % bytesDone=117806624 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6045949+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Start
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6048217+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Maximize Visibility
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6049325+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Restore Visibility
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6049866+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Window Controls Margin
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6050338+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Set Window Border Visibility
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6050625+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Before Notify Window Border Visibility
2026-09-11T13:04:14.6050921+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.StateChanged Completed
2026-09-11T13:04:15.1786127+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Start
2026-09-11T13:04:15.1787238+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before JoystickTimer Enabled Set
2026-09-11T13:04:15.1787562+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Resume Video
2026-09-11T13:04:15.1788216+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Activated Before Check Already Focused
2026-09-11T13:04:15.8970235+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 progress=99 % bytesDone=150762908 bytesTotal=152955534
2026-09-11T13:04:18.2755046+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=1 completed elapsedMs=37953 path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip' size=-1
2026-09-11T13:04:18.2760107+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] retrying metadata package download reason='RushDownloader failed to download file.'
2026-09-11T13:04:18.2760781+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] attempt 2/2 started
2026-09-11T13:04:18.2761274+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 started path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip' size=-1
2026-09-11T13:04:18.3333963+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 progress=0 % bytesDone=16384 bytesTotal=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:23.3334303+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 progress=27 % bytesDone=41841509 bytesTotal=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:28.5588808+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 progress=51 % bytesDone=78578020 bytesTotal=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:33.8408824+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 progress=74 % bytesDone=113872152 bytesTotal=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:34.8639297+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Start
2026-09-11T13:04:34.8640509+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Before Pause Video
2026-09-11T13:04:34.8641079+02:00 Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.window.Deactivated Completed
2026-09-11T13:04:37.9513860+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 progress=100 % bytesDone=152918633 bytesTotal=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:38.0014450+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Downloading package' attempt=2 completed elapsedMs=19725 path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip' size=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:38.0015618+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] phase='Verifying package' attempt=2 started path='M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip' size=152918633
2026-09-11T13:04:38.2275950+02:00 SevenZip.TestArchive Log: 
7-Zip 21.07 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2021 Igor Pavlov : 2021-12-26

Scanning the drive for archives:
1 file, 152918633 bytes (146 MiB)

Testing archive: M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip

ERRORS:
Headers Error
Unconfirmed start of archive


WARNINGS:
There are data after the end of archive

--
Path = M:\LaunchBox\Metadata\Temp\MetadataRefresh\8203daa6514e48dea1d166d1537f1fa0\Metadata.zip
Type = zip
ERRORS:
Headers Error
Unconfirmed start of archive
WARNINGS:
There are data after the end of archive
Physical Size = 150221468
Tail Size = 2697165
Characteristics = Local

ERROR: Data Error : Metadata.db

Sub items Errors: 1

Archives with Errors: 1

Warnings: 1

Open Errors: 1

Sub items Errors: 1

2026-09-11T13:04:38.2277499+02:00 [Metadata Refresh] failed phase='Verifying package' attempt=2 elapsedMs=57906 exception=System.InvalidOperationException: The downloaded metadata archive failed verification.

Edited 1 hour ago by SiriusVI

[JoeViking245]

Though I can't imagine this is "the issue", but I'm curious why your /ThirdParty/7-zip/7z.exe is different than mine.

 

Yours (from the Logs)

7-Zip 21.07 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2021 Igor Pavlov : 2021-12-26

 

Mine

7-Zip 25.01 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2025 Igor Pavlov : 2025-08-03

 

Aside from than that, just did a Force Download here without issue.

[SiriusVI]

11 minutes ago, JoeViking245 said:

Though I can't imagine this is "the issue", but I'm curious why your /ThirdParty/7-zip/7z.exe is different than mine.

 

Yours (from the Logs)

7-Zip 21.07 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2021 Igor Pavlov : 2021-12-26

 

Mine

7-Zip 25.01 (x64) : Copyright (c) 1999-2025 Igor Pavlov : 2025-08-03

 

Aside from than that, just did a Force Download here without issue.

Just tried it again and now the update went through. Haven't changed anything.