Some online forums suggest creating an empty text file and renaming it to patch-0.dat . A blank file will not contain the necessary data and will likely cause crashes or new errors (e.g., “corrupted patch file”). Always restore the genuine file through verification or reinstallation.
Using an older version of the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app or the original standalone game launcher can lead to compatibility issues with newer patch formats. How to Fix "patch-0.dat does not exist" patch-0.dat does not exist
: The file may be in a temporary folder (like AppData\Local\NVIDIA ) that was cleared by a system cleanup tool. Recommended Solutions what is 0.dat? | NVIDIA GeForce Forums Some online forums suggest creating an empty text