Downloaded the full version from multiple official links with the same result failing halfway through. Even running as admin doesnt solve it

im on windows 10 64bit

Just a note got it to install but an error occurs as soon as i double click to play, it says "Could Not Open File data\skins\HEL_DEFAULT.JPG"

Unfortunately I can't help you with this, but check out this thread: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/92389-HEL-DEFAULT-error
(also, please use the Technical Assistance forum for issues )

Which folder did you install in? I think problems may occur if you install in program files folder.

Best to use the default C:\LFS or C:\GAMES\LFS or something like that, or Windows may do funny things with file access.

Quote from THE WIZARD DK :

Windows. best OS out there <3

Hey lets blame the OS for everything, instead of the installer that does not ask for elevation before attempting a write to privileged directories~