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How to fix Epic Games Launcher so that it would launch the game?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The "Epic Games Won't Launch" error code is a problem that can occur when trying to launch the Epic Games Launcher. This can be caused by a number of things, such as an outdated or corrupted launcher, or a problem with your computer's registry. If you are encountering this error, there are a few things you can try in order to fix it.

First, make sure that you are using the latest version of the Epic Games Launcher. If you are not, you can download it from the Epic Games website. If you are already using the latest version, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the launcher.

If neither of those solutions work, you may need to repair your computer's registry. This can be done by using a registry cleaner program, which can be downloaded from the internet. Once you have downloaded and installed a registry cleaner, run it and follow the instructions to fix any errors that it finds.

After following these steps, the "Epic Games Won't Launch" error should be fixed and you should be able to launch the Epic Games Launcher without any problems.

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1. Update your drivers

  1. Go to the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest driver.
  2. Install the driver.
  3. Reboot your computer.
  4. Go to the epic games website and sign in.
  5. Click on the "Help & Support" tab.
  6. Click on the "Driver & Software Updates" link.
  7. Click on the "Update Driver Software" button.
  8. If prompted, choose the appropriate driver for your computer.
  9. Click on the "Update Driver Software" button.
  10. If prompted, choose the appropriate language for the software.
  11. Click on the "Update Driver Software" button.
  12. If prompted, choose the appropriate version of the software.
  13. Click on the "Update Driver Software" button.
  14. The "Update Driver Software" window should open.
  15. Click on the "OK" button.
  16. The "Driver Update" window should open.
  17. Click on the "OK" button.
  18. The "Driver Update" window should close.
  19. Your graphics card should now be working properly.

2. Verify the integrity of your game files

  1. Navigate to the "Epic Games" folder.
  2. Locate the "Battle.net" folder.
  3. Locate the "Content" folder.
  4. Verify the integrity of the "Content" folder.
  5. Verify the integrity of the "Battle.net" folder.
  6. Verify the integrity of the "Epic Games" folder.

3. Disable your antivirus software

  1. First, open the Epic Games launcher and sign in.
  2. Click on the "Settings" button in the toolbar.
  3. Under "Antivirus Settings," click on the "Turn Off" button.
  4. Click on the "Yes" button to confirm your decision.
  5. Click on the "OK" button to close the Epic Games launcher.

4. Run the game as an administrator

To run the game as an administrator, follow these steps:

  1. In Windows 10, open the Start menu and search for "Run."
  2. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
  3. In the command prompt, type "net stop epicgames" and press Enter.
  4. Type "net start epicgames" and press Enter.
  5. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
  6. Type "netstat -an | find "Epic Games" and press Enter.
  7. If the "Epic Games" process is listed, right-click on it and select "Close."
  8. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
  9. Type "net stop epicgames" and press Enter.
  10. Type "net start epicgames" and press Enter.

5. Change the compatibility mode of the game

  1. Navigate to the " Epic Games " main menu and select "Settings."
  2. Select "Compatibility" from the menu.
  3. Select "Windows 10 (64-bit)" from the "Operating System" drop-down menu.
  4. Select "Windows 7 (64-bit)" from the "Operating System" drop-down menu.
  5. Select "Enable compatibility mode for" from the "Compatibility Mode" drop-down menu.
  6. Select "Windows 8 (64-bit)" from the "Operating System" drop-down menu.
  7. Click "Enable."
  8. Click "OK" to exit the settings screen.
  9. Launch the game and attempt to start a new game. If the game fails to launch, try restarting your computer.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

  1. Reinstall the game
  2. Delete the ShaderCache folder
  3. Restart your computer