5.1 Error when creating new C++ template project

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In case you get an error code 6 from VS 2019, check that you have installed all the required tools, given by the docs:

Verify the tools below are installed:

  • C++ profiling tools
  • C++ AddressSanitizer
  • Windows 10 SDK (10.0.18362 or Newer)
  • Unreal Engine installer"

You can check by open “Visual Studio Installer” and go to the tab “Workloads” and then select “Desktop Development with C++” (naming may be a little bit different).

In my case Windows 10 SDK (10.0.18362 or Newer) was not installed by default when I installed VS 2019.

I just had to install the Windows 10 SDK and then I restarted my computer. Also, check that you have enough disk space in your C:/user/username/AppData/UnrealEngine (or just C:/ drive)

After doing this, I was able to setup a fresh (empty) C++ project in UE 5.1.

Hope this helps.

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