Now that we know the causes of this error let’s start fixing it. Follow the methods below.
1. Install necessary redistributables
To fix the following error, we have to install the redistributables required by Epic Games Launcher. These are the redistributables that it uses:
DirectXMicrosoft Visual C++ Redistributables.Net Framework
Install these redistributables one by one by following the steps down below:
Install DirectX
The following error can also occur if the DirectX component is missing or corrupted in your system. DirectX enables software, especially games, to communicate directly with your video and audio hardware.
Install Microsoft Visual C++
Epic Games Launcher requires Microsoft Visual C++ to work as intended. It installs automatically when you install Epic Games Launcher; However, sometimes, it can be corrupted or fail to install properly. Therefore, we will reinstall Visual C++ again separately. Follow these steps.
Install .NET Framework
The dotNET framework is a common runtime required by many programs to function properly. If you want to install or update the Epic Game Launcher, you must install it.
2. Skip the Prerequisites Check
Sometimes Epic Games Launcher’s prerequisites detection system can face a bug or glitch and show you the following error even after installing the necessary redistributables. In that case, you can add a parameter value in the Epic Games launcher that will add the functionality to skip the prerequisites checker. Follow these steps: Now open the Epic Games Launcher and check if your problem has been solved.
3. Run Epic Games Launcher as Administrator
If Epic Games Launcher doesn’t have enough permission to read and write files properly, it won’t be able to update itself, causing the following error. To fix this, we can run Epic Games Launcher as administrator. Follow these steps: If it is working now, follow these steps to ensure that Epic Games Launcher always runs as an administrator to avoid future permission errors.
