ffxiv launcher unable to complete version check

Namely, I have to edit two files in the steamapps/compatdata/39210/pfx/drivec/users/steamuser/My Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/ directory.In FFXIVBOOT.cfg, I had to edit BrowserType to 2, and in FFXIV.cfg I have to edit CutsceneMovieOpening to 1.The first change allows me to get to the launcher at this point - if it's left to its default value I get 'A system error has occured: 404. Ffxiv Boot Error Unable To Complete Version Check Windows 10 FFXIV BOOT ERROR-Unable to complete conversion check 30605204481000910019 I have spent hours trying to find a solution that works and am having no luck.

2014.0001-Checking the Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn Updater/Launcher version. In this video, i show you how to fix the Unable to Complete Version Check error on PS4 for Final Fantasy XIV. Ff14 Unable To Complete Version Check Pc.Ffxiv Boot Error Unable To Complete Version Check 30605.Ffxiv Boot Error Unable To Complete Version Check Windows 10.I've gotten XIV working via Proton, but I had to follow well-known wine answers to get it playable.

I'm not sure if this is the same issue directly.

Ffxiv launcher unable to complete version check