Unable to install UEFN (File access error)

Summary

I tried to update fortnite today but I got met with the file access error. I’ve tried restarting my pc, uninstalling uefn and fortnite, and uninstalling epic games launcher but this problem persists. The error pops up about 1.5Gb into the installation of UEFN. Fortnite installed succefully and works properly.

Please select what you are reporting on:

Unreal Editor for Fortnite

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Other

Steps to Reproduce

Only thing I can remember doing differently is that I left UEFN running on my laptop for a couple of days before the update.

Expected Result

UEFn installing

Observed Result

File Access Error on the epic games launcher (IS-IN-MF01-183-1392)

Platform(s)

Windows 11, Tuf Gaming laptop (Bought over a month ago)

hi @6matthias ,
The problem is a know problem with Windows 11 needing to be “Run As Administrator”
see post
UEFN will not install correctly from Launcher on any Windows 11 (eleven) version needs to run Elevated "Run As Administrator

and
[RESOLVED] Issue with New Installations of UEFN - General / Announcements - Epic Developer Community Forums (unrealengine.com)

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