Right-click on changelog.txt and open it with a basic text editor like Notepad. Inside, you will see a list of version numbers that serve as an update history for the game. You need to make a very small change.
| Issue | Potential Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | 1. Try a different car or track. 2. Reset your CSP settings to default in CM. 3. Try a different (older or newer) version of CSP. | | Error persists after fixing changelog | 1. Right-click the car in CM and use the "Repair" tool. 2. Check if the car requires a specific CSP version (some older mods require CSP 1.72 or 1.74). | | CSP crashes or won't install | 1. Uninstall CSP completely via CM ( Settings > CSP > About & Updates ). 2. Manually delete the extension folder in your Assetto Corsa root directory. 3. Reinstall CSP using a version from the CM interface. | | Content Manager errors | 1. Ensure you are using the full version of CM, not Lite. 2. Run Content Manager as an administrator. 3. Update or reinstall .NET Framework (versions 4.7–4.8). | | Visual C++ errors | 1. Install both the x86 and x64 versions of the Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable . | | Verify Game Integrity | 1. In Steam, go to Assetto Corsa > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. | assetto corsa is obsolete v1163 is required fix
If you purchased Assetto Corsa outside of Steam, check the official website or the platform you purchased it from (e.g., GOG, Epic Games Store) for any update patches. Right-click on changelog
You can resolve this in less than two minutes by tricking the software into seeing the version it wants. Locate the Changelog | Issue | Potential Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | 1
: This is the most reliable manual fix to trick the software into seeing the "correct" version.
If the base game is fine but CSP is throwing the error, a clean reinstall of the patch is necessary.
Follow this definitive guide to fix the issue and get back on the track. Why This Error Happens