Packaging project Fails > Access denied

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I regularly package and build my projects for windows(64) to check for any problems.
This has always worked for me just fine until today. Now if I package or cook anything I get: Running AutomationTool...>Access denied>BUILD FAILED (full error log attached)

I can not find any particular thing I’ve changed which might have caused this problem.
This happened while working on blueprints (All projects I have tried are blueprint only).
I have the same problem on all engine versions currently installed(4.17.2, 4.18.3, 4.19.1), on all custom or brand new template projects (first person template without change for instance)

So far I have tried:

  • Reinstall unreal engine 4
  • Deleting of project files : “Saved” and “Intermediate” folder on current project
  • Updating to latest engine version
  • Setting all package supported platforms to only “Desktop” or “Windows” or both.

Made sure all files below have read only turned off:

  • \AppData\Local\EpicGamesLauncher\
  • \AppData\Local\UnrealEngine\
  • \AppData\Local\UnrealEngineLauncher\
  • \AppData\Roaming\Unreal Engine\

Other info:

  • Windows 7 x86 (Admin)
  • No Source control
  • Projects compile and run in editor succesfully
  • AV Turned off

I have not found a solution to this problem or even pinpointed what causes it.
Because I encounter this error for all projects and all engine versions, I wonder if my epic account might be the cause yet this is not clear.

I’m hoping that there is someone out there who might have a solution.

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Bump, I have not yet found a solution.

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Have you tried changing the build directory to another HDD?
It looks like you’ve just built into the project directory. This may give some more insight.

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Thanks for your reply. I’ve tried building on different HDD without success. Because the output log shows Running AutomationTool... first, then immediately after Access denied. And if I package a new project in a empty directory it’s the same. This makes me think it’s something with the editor or engine itself. I’m not sure though.

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Bump again

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Bump, still not found a solution.

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I cannot spot why the error might be occurring if it used to package successfully before and suddenly not anymore. I would suggest reinstalling/repairing. DotNet, VC++, DxDiag etc. Also, if you have any antivirus on, try turning it off while packaging. That might be causing the access denied error.

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Thx for your suggestions, I’l have a look and see if this solves the problem