Can't Install 4.7

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I recently got unreal engine a few weeks ago. 4.6.1
I downloaded but the only thing that changes is the epic games launcher.
The engine is still 4.6.1
I can’t find a download page that gives an option for 4.7.
https://www.unrealengine/dashboard
any advice would be helpful.

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Hi there,

is a known that is being worked on by the launcher team at Epic for a permanent fix, however there is a simple workaround without re-installing the launcher.

Close down the launcher and then in Windows Explorer, navigate to the following folder:

C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Launcher\VaultCache

Find the folder named “UE_4.7” and delete it, it does not contain any files that are needed by the launcher, and causes the launcher to believe it is already installed.

Once complete, re-open the launcher and you should now have the option to download 4.7 again.

Let us know if you run into any issues, but that has worked for other users with the same problem. Thanks!

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Take a look at those threads:

https://answers.unrealengine/questions/159459/cant-install-47-preview-it-does-not-appear-in-the.html
https://answers.unrealengine/questions/178594/launcher-downloaded-47-and-now-isnt-showing-it.html
https://answers.unrealengine/questions/168715/launcher-missing-47.html
https://answers.unrealengine/questions/179531/unreal-47-no-option-to-install.html?sort=oldest

Edit:
Or do what said :stuck_out_tongue:

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Thanks I just needed to hit the + Add Versions sign in the new launcher.
4.7 is now downloading.

5

Thanks for fix, deleting the folder did the job!