# \#Installation

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## [Launcher 20.3.8 – Engine Versions empty, "+" greyed out, "found 0 entitled apps" ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/launcher-20-3-8-engine-versions-empty-greyed-out-found-0-entitled-apps/2853367)

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**Author:** [@Paul-steel-balls](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Paul-steel-balls)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/launcher-20-3-8-engine-versions-empty-greyed-out-found-0-entitled-apps/2853367 "2026-11-10T16:16:17Z")

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Summary Unreal Engine \> Library in Epic Games Launcher 20.3.8 shows no engine versions. The “+” next to Engine Versions is greyed out and “Install Engine” does nothing. The EULA never appears, so I cannot install Unreal …

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## [can't use intended version of Unreal Enigine (Github version and Launcher Version)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-use-intended-version-of-unreal-enigine-github-version-and-launcher-version/2851800)

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**Author:** [@nongwin666](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nongwin666)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-use-intended-version-of-unreal-enigine-github-version-and-launcher-version/2851800 "2026-11-07T12:09:59Z")

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Summary Hi, I downloaded Unreal Version 5.8.X from Github but now I have to use the 5.8.4 version in Epic Launcher. But I can’t use the launcher version which cause me trouble (Installing plugins for example). Please se…

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## [Skip file type registration on Setup](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/skip-file-type-registration-on-setup/490779)

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**Author:** [@KNyqvist](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/KNyqvist)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/skip-file-type-registration-on-setup/490779 "2026-11-06T16:12:19Z")

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How do I run Setup.bat to install the pre-requirements without the popup about of registering Unreal File Types?

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## [No engines showing in Epic Launcher to install](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-engines-showing-in-epic-launcher-to-install/484784)

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**Author:** [@old\_vette\_racer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/old_vette_racer)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-engines-showing-in-epic-launcher-to-install/484784 "2026-11-02T17:46:41Z")

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Well I finally got the launcher to download and install, however, the Install Engine button does not list and engines to install. If I click the button I’m taken to the library page where you can choose which version to …

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## [Install UE button greyed out](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-ue-button-greyed-out/488157)

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**Author:** [@Xerren01](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Xerren01)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-ue-button-greyed-out/488157 "2026-10-29T18:28:26Z")

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Hey, so as the title says, I recently moved to a new computer that I used the engine on without any issues, but now can’t install Unreal Engine at all. The Epic launcher has all installation options greyed out, tried rei…

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## [Subject: Can’t install Unreal Engine – “found 0 entitled apps” (new account) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/subject-can-t-install-unreal-engine-found-0-entitled-apps-new-account/2845009)

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**Author:** [@OldCormorant1900](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OldCormorant1900)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/subject-can-t-install-unreal-engine-found-0-entitled-apps-new-account/2845009 "2026-10-25T13:56:31Z")

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Summary Hello, My account (display name: OldCormorant1900) cannot install Unreal Engine. In the Epic Games Launcher, the “Install Engine” button and the “+” next to Engine Versions do nothing. The launcher log shows “Lo…

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## [Unable to Install Unreal Engine ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-install-unreal-engine/2844444)

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**Author:** [@rajeswar995](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rajeswar995)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-install-unreal-engine/2844444 "2026-10-25T08:14:55Z")

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Hi All, I am unable to install/download Unreal Engine from the Epic Games Launcher. The “+” and the “drop down” features are not working. I am unable to click those icons. I am using Windows 11.

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## [Install and use Unreal Engine on PC with limited user rights ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-and-use-unreal-engine-on-pc-with-limited-user-rights/2764783)

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**Author:** [@TKMS\_Mario](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TKMS_Mario)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-and-use-unreal-engine-on-pc-with-limited-user-rights/2764783 "2026-09-14T03:33:44Z")

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Hello! We want to automatically install Unreal via the Offline Installer to various Workstations in our Company. After the installation is finished, the user will not have admin privileges on the machine. When installin…

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## [No engine is showed in launcher library in epic launcher and also install button isnot working at all and arrow with button is greyed out and not working as well](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-engine-is-showed-in-launcher-library-in-epic-launcher-and-also-install-button-isnot-working-at-all-and-arrow-with-button-is-greyed-out-and-not-working-as-well/487187)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_0f2dd8d5](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_0f2dd8d5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-engine-is-showed-in-launcher-library-in-epic-launcher-and-also-install-button-isnot-working-at-all-and-arrow-with-button-is-greyed-out-and-not-working-as-well/487187 "2026-08-28T18:44:50Z")

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hi, i am having this same issue as many others are having i-e theres no engine showed in epic launcher, and install engine button is not working also the arrow with that button is greyd out and not pressable, i have trie…

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## [Unreal Engine "+ Add Versions" button not working](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-add-versions-button-not-working/485796)

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**Author:** [@Nightguant](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Nightguant)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-add-versions-button-not-working/485796 "2026-08-28T18:06:45Z")

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I am currently trying to follow the UE official tutorial. I have just started, so when I log into Epic Launcher and go to UE \> Library there are no listed “Engine Versions”. As a result I attempted to follow the tutoria…

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## [Can't install Unreal Engine, stuck at 0% Initializing.... ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-install-unreal-engine-stuck-at-0-initializing/2740379)

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**Author:** [@PalmacciDavid](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/PalmacciDavid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-install-unreal-engine-stuck-at-0-initializing/2740379 "2026-08-03T14:59:53Z")

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Summary I’ve uninstalled the Epic Games Launcher twice already, I can’t seem to install ANY version of Unreal Engine. I’ve cleared my cache folders as well, each version gets stuck on “initializing” 0%. What Type of Bug…

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## [IS-IN-FC02 cannot install UE 5.2 on mac](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-in-fc02-cannot-install-ue-5-2-on-mac/2717929)

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**Author:** [@Aiden\_Kim\_23](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Aiden_Kim_23)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-in-fc02-cannot-install-ue-5-2-on-mac/2717929 "2026-07-29T09:44:45Z")

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Hi, I am experiencing a persistent installation error IS-IN-FC02 while trying to install UE 5.2 or 5.7on my Mac. I have already tried the following troubleshooting steps, but the issue remains: Granted Full Disk Acc…

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## [EpicInstaller 13.0.0 fails](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/epicinstaller-13-0-0-fails/491707)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_dce139a6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_dce139a6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/epicinstaller-13-0-0-fails/491707 "2026-07-20T16:26:58Z")

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I keep getting this error message when trying to install the Epic Games Launcher. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

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## [Says Not Enough Space But There Is](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/says-not-enough-space-but-there-is/459508)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_802e910a](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_802e910a)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/says-not-enough-space-but-there-is/459508 "2026-07-10T15:56:56Z")

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Operating System: Mac My Problem When Trying to Install/Re-Install Unreal Engine: I have 74 GB available on my Mac BUT I received the following error message when trying to install/re-install Unreal Engine: There is no…

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## [Install/Uninstall EPIC: specified account already exists ?!?!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-uninstall-epic-specified-account-already-exists/462891)

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**Author:** [@hellwitu](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/hellwitu)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-uninstall-epic-specified-account-already-exists/462891 "2026-07-03T14:48:46Z")

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Hello world, Ive been using UE4 for 5 years now but for the last 6 months its just stuck on a plain black launcher loading screen. Im also unable to uninstall/reinstall the launcher because it fails with a msg “specifie…

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## [Install/Download stuck at 82%](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-download-stuck-at-82/876599)

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**Author:** [@leobmaan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/leobmaan)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/install-download-stuck-at-82/876599 "2026-06-08T14:12:16Z")

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Any help with this. I’ve tried changing my network settings. Restarting the dowload several times. Researched others with the issue, no clear answer for me yet. Let me know if you need any further info!

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## [Error Code: MD-0010-0 Install Failed](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/error-code-md-0010-0-install-failed/2722859)

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**Author:** [@tesanu3](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/tesanu3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/error-code-md-0010-0-install-failed/2722859 "2026-05-19T14:26:51Z")

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Summary Unable to install the asset “Interior Apartment Archviz” via the Epic Games Launcher. Every installation attempt fails immediately with Error Code MD-0011-0. This issue has been reproduced by multiple users. Wha…

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## [Unable to Install Unreal Engine 5.7 — Error MD-DL-0](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-install-unreal-engine-5-7-error-md-dl-0/2675839)

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**Author:** [@LEON\_ID](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/LEON_ID)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-install-unreal-engine-5-7-error-md-dl-0/2675839 "2026-05-17T20:34:12Z")

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Hello, I am experiencing an issue when trying to install Unreal Engine 5.7 through the Epic Games Launcher. Every time I attempt to start the installation, I receive the following message: Installation Error Failed …

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## [MD-0011-0 Error on Plugin Install - Custom Thumbnails](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/md-0011-0-error-on-plugin-install-custom-thumbnails/2153122)

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**Author:** [@BDC\_Patrick](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/BDC_Patrick)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/md-0011-0-error-on-plugin-install-custom-thumbnails/2153122 "2026-05-10T17:03:50Z")

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Summary Hi there.. Following Plugin cannot be installed and instead throws an MD-0011-0 Error: The Seller also got informed. Kind regards… What type of bug are you experiencing? Documentation URL where the bug was …

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## [Cannot install Unreal Engine (MD-0011)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-install-unreal-engine-md-0011/482479)

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**Author:** [@dfcvgb1234](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/dfcvgb1234)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-install-unreal-engine-md-0011/482479 "2026-05-10T17:02:43Z")

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Hi. I am having an issue with installing Unreal Engine version 4.26.2. All it tells me is the error code MD-0011. I have tried installing a different version, re-installing epic games launcher and restarting my pc. T…

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## [Missing 'Generate Visual Studio Project Files' in context menu](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/missing-generate-visual-studio-project-files-in-context-menu/389708)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_d4aaf6c9](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_d4aaf6c9)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/missing-generate-visual-studio-project-files-in-context-menu/389708 "2026-04-24T14:48:24Z")

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Hi, I’m having issues with getting the ‘Generate Visual Studio Project Files’ to appear and can’t compile my project. I know there are a few posts on this but I’m sure I have gone through them all and tried all the var…

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## [Cannot install Direct Link for SketchUp Pro 2021 on Mac](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-install-direct-link-for-sketchup-pro-2021-on-mac/486962)

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**Author:** [@Rich\_Wilden](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Rich_Wilden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-install-direct-link-for-sketchup-pro-2021-on-mac/486962 "2026-02-28T21:53:22Z")

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I get this error message when I try to install… “2021\_DirectLink-SketchUp\_Twinmotion\_SU17-21\_2020.75.5530.51\_setup.pkg” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be upda…

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## [\[REQUEST\] Official v18 custom installer that does not auto update to v19](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/request-official-v18-custom-installer-that-does-not-auto-update-to-v19/2680521)

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**Author:** [@floyd\_eg](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/floyd_eg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/request-official-v18-custom-installer-that-does-not-auto-update-to-v19/2680521 "2026-02-12T10:24:48Z")

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Epic Games silently modified the minimum system requirements for the launcher without notice and just after this issue was reported, so the bug published on that thread will never be solved. The new minimum system requi…

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## [Substance 3D for Unreal Engine download impossible](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/substance-3d-for-unreal-engine-download-impossible/2650334)

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**Author:** [@KOCGI](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/KOCGI)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/substance-3d-for-unreal-engine-download-impossible/2650334 "2026-01-31T22:16:20Z")

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Please tell us how to get and download the “Substance 3D for Unreal Engine” It is not possible to get and download via fab. There is no download. It is not in the library. It can not installed manually. It does NOT show…

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## [My unreal engine installation keeps stopping after reaching a certain percentage(44%) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-unreal-engine-installation-keeps-stopping-after-reaching-a-certain-percentage-44/2695285)

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**Author:** [@Eonsinde](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Eonsinde)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-unreal-engine-installation-keeps-stopping-after-reaching-a-certain-percentage-44/2695285 "2026-01-29T11:44:13Z")

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The installation of Unreal 5.7 always stops at 44%. I left it for day to like some sources suggested, still no progress with the installation. I have tried this download over 5+ times now. I even gave up at some point bu…

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## [Advice about how to get Installed RealityScan at my Uni](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/advice-about-how-to-get-installed-realityscan-at-my-uni/2690606)

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**Author:** [@OriaAxolotl](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OriaAxolotl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/advice-about-how-to-get-installed-realityscan-at-my-uni/2690606 "2026-01-09T11:40:47Z")

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I’ve been trying to convince the IT at my university to install RealityScan for the past year , as my computer at home is not very powerful. I wondering is there to install RealityScan on the PC without needing admin pre…

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## [Trouble installing Datasmith](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/trouble-installing-datasmith/1210602)

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**Author:** [@richarmearup](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/richarmearup)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/trouble-installing-datasmith/1210602 "2026-01-02T21:01:08Z")

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II can’t install Datasmith for 3ds max (any version), I keep getting a pop-up message during installation that says “There is a problem with Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as…

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## [Epic Games Launcher Wizard ends prematurely because of an error.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/epic-games-launcher-wizard-ends-prematurely-because-of-an-error/2268332)

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**Author:** [@SlickDaddyDav](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SlickDaddyDav)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/epic-games-launcher-wizard-ends-prematurely-because-of-an-error/2268332 "2025-12-24T23:09:22Z")

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Hello, I just recently had to reinstall Windows 11 and now the Epic Launcher always fails during its installation process. I had the same Windows 11 Home key before I needed to do the re-install and Unreal Engine worked…

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## [Changing Engine Directory](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/changing-engine-directory/287396)

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**Author:** [@dolsson\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/dolsson_1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/changing-engine-directory/287396 "2025-12-12T21:36:31Z")

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Hi there, I want to ensure this issue is not confused with changing the location for where the content/marketplace items are downloaded. I’m speaking about the actual 4.1, 4.2 directories that contain the engine itself…

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## [My UE4.27 Install has been stuck like this since hitting 12.66/12.66](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-ue4-27-install-has-been-stuck-like-this-since-hitting-12-66-12-66/2682496)

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**Author:** [@flosee](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/flosee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-ue4-27-install-has-been-stuck-like-this-since-hitting-12-66-12-66/2682496 "2025-12-08T18:22:52Z")

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Title Explains it. I’m attempting to install Unreal Engine 4.27 but my download of it has been stuck like this sitting at 0 Download, 0 Read and 0 Write

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