Some YouTube videos and forums suggest downloading a replacement filelist.xml.txt file and pasting it into the data_win32 folder.

Temporarily disable non-essential startup apps, restart your PC, and try running the game. Further Exploration

Third-party overlays are known to interfere with how Far Cry 4 loads its initial manifest files. If the verification didn't work, try these steps:

If the error message references a specific path like bin\data_win32 , try copying the entire data_win32 folder and pasting it directly into the bin folder. 4. Adjust Administrative and Compatibility Settings

If the file is truly corrupted, your game launcher can replace it automatically.