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How to Install Iracing

How to install iRacing for drivers: step-by-step installer guide and quick fixes for launcher, permission, or disk space problems — fix this issue fast and get racing.

If you’re stuck on how to install iracing, the short answer: download the official installer from your iRacing account, run it as Administrator, free enough disk space, and let the launcher finish all content downloads. You’re in the right place — below are the clear reasons this fails and a short, direct fix.

Quick Answer: how to install iracing

Most installation problems are permission, disk-space, or antivirus/firewall issues. Download the installer from members.iracing.com, run it with admin rights, pick a drive with at least 60–100 GB free (more if you plan many cars/tracks), whitelist iRacing in security software, then let the iRacing Launcher complete all downloads.

What’s really going on

iRacing uses a small installer that pulls the main program and your chosen cars/tracks through the Launcher. If the installer starts but stops, it’s usually because:

Windows blocked files (UAC or antivirus).
Not enough free space on the drive you chose.
The download got corrupted or the launcher stalled.
Missing Windows updates or runtime libraries (rare).

You don’t need special settings in iRacing to install — just a proper Windows environment and an uninterrupted download.

Step-by-step fix

Download the official installer: log into members.iracing.com and get the latest iRacing Installer (don’t use third-party copies).
Run as Administrator: right‑click the installer and choose “Run as administrator” to avoid permission blocks.
Pick the right drive: choose an SSD or fast drive with at least 60–100 GB free; games and updates use a lot of space.
Temporarily disable or whitelist security: add the installer and iRacing Launcher to your antivirus and firewall exceptions, or temporarily disable real-time scanning while installing.
Let the Launcher finish: after install the iRacing Launcher downloads content — keep it open and on a wired connection if possible. Don’t cancel downloads mid-way.
If it stalls: close the launcher, reboot, and run the installer again. If the launcher still stalls, reinstall the launcher from the member site and retry downloads.
Update Windows/runtime: install Windows updates and the latest Visual C++ runtime if the installer shows errors about missing components.

Extra tips / checklist

Use wired Ethernet for large downloads — Wi‑Fi can drop and corrupt files.
If you get “disk full” errors, free space or move the install path to a larger drive.
Avoid installing to system folders (like Program Files) if your account is heavily restricted; a direct drive folder (e.g., D:\iRacing) is simple.
If the installer claims corrupted files, re-download the installer before rerunning.
After install, let the Launcher update everything before joining a session — partial content can cause crashes.

FAQs

Q: Can I install iRacing on two PCs?
A: Yes — use the same iRacing account and download the installer on the second PC. Both machines will need enough disk space and a valid internet connection.

Q: How much disk space does iRacing need?
A: Base install plus a small selection of content needs ~60–100 GB. If you plan to own many cars/tracks, allow 150–250 GB.

Q: Why does the Launcher stop downloading?
A: Common causes are antivirus blocking, low disk space, network drops, or a corrupted installer. Try the steps above: whitelist, free space, reboot, re-run installer.

Q: Do I need admin rights to install?
A: Yes — running the installer as Administrator prevents permission errors and ensures required components install.

Wrap-up

Follow the steps: official installer, Run as Administrator, enough disk space, whitelist iRacing in security software, and let the launcher finish downloads. If it still fails, reinstall the launcher and check Windows updates — then you’ll be ready to race.