UE5 only launches from project, not from epic launcher

I am trying to get back to UE5 and it won’t launch from epic launcher, I can only launch it through a sample project I downloaded from marketplace. Is there a way to fix the epic launcher to launch UE5 from the launch button? I have 4.27 and it launches fine from the epic launcher. I have tried run as administrator.

Hey @Darkarrrow93! Welcome to the forums!

So when you say UE5 will not launch from the Epic Games Launcher, are you talking about the initial setup where you would select or create a project? Where are you trying to launch from? The top right corner of the launcher or in your library?

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From the screenshot you sent, both ways will not launch. Just says “running” or “launching” and then it goes back to “launch”.

Hey @Darkarrrow93,

Hmm okay, have you tried verifying the install of UE 5.3? That might fix the issue if it is caused by any corrupted or missing files in the engine.

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Hey @Darkarrrow93,

Checking in! Did verifying the files work for you?

Really sorry not to get back to you. I just moved on with my life and use the sample project each time to launch unreal engine. If I find a solution to this small problem I will post it here or when I see another person having the same problem. Thank you for trying to help!