Launcher does not update when a new project is created

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At the moment, any project newly created after running UE4 (using 4.8.1) from the Launcher will not show up in the Library as it previously did…at least I’m pretty sure this did not happen a few updates back when 4.7 was the most recent build.

After restarting the launcher, the projects do show up and can be opened directly from the Launcher.

Creating a new project using the Launcher from a Vault entry does update the Library correctly.

  1. Start the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Switch to the Unreal Engine tab, go to the Library, select 4.8.1 for good measure, and hit Launch.
  3. When the editor is up, create a new project. An empty blueprint project should be fine.
  4. Perhaps make some changes, save the project.
  5. Look back at the Library, where the project is not listed.
  6. Restart Epic Games Launcher.
  7. Look at the Library again, where the project now appears correctly.
LogInit: Version: 4.8.0-2568893+++depot+UE4-LauncherLive
LogInit: API Version: 2568893
LogInit: Compiled (64-bit): May 28 2015 14:47:27
LogInit: Compiled with Visual C++: 18.00.21005.01
LogInit: Build Configuration: Shipping
LogInit: Branch Name: ++depot+UE4-LauncherLive
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According to the Launcher Update News, this seems to have been fixed in Launcher Version 2.3.0-2602894.

–Bug Fixes–
Fixed a couple of reported crash bugs
Fixed an issue that could cause re-sizing the the launcher on Mac to
be slow
Resolved a number of bugs around engine names when updating or
downloading preview builds
Engine Slots will no longer remain in the launcher after
reinstalling the launcher
Fixed an issue where VAT was not being displayed for EU users without
payment method on file
Added a warning message if user closes launcher with an active
download
Fixed an issue where 4.8.0 projects did not show up in library
when they were saved to a different
drive than the launcher

(emphasis added)