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How do I get Epic Games to recognize already installed games?

To verify your game files on Epic Games:
  1. Open the Epic Games launcher and sign in.
  2. Click the Library tab on the left.
  3. Locate the game you've installed and right-click the game image. ...
  4. In the pop-up menu, select the Manage button.
  5. Next, select the Verify button next to the Verify Files option.
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How do I make Epic Games recognize already installed games?

However, there is a workaround that may detect previously downloaded games:
  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Go to your Library.
  3. Begin downloading the game you already have on your hard drive.
  4. After a few seconds of it downloading, pause the download.
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Why is Epic Games saying my games aren't installed?

Verify the game is installed

Click on your Library. Locate the game you're trying to play and confirm it says Launch. If it says Launch and you're seeing this error we recommend to uninstall and reinstall the game: Start the Epic Games Launcher.
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How do I add external games to Epic Games Library?

Select the game you want to install by clicking on its game tile in the Library. You should see a pop-up prompting you to set the installation directory and confirm the download. Select a directory in a different partition than the one where it is currently already installed. Confirm the download by hitting on Install.
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How do I sync games on Epic Games?

Open the Epic Games Launcher. Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click Settings. Select the Enable Cloud Saves checkbox.
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How do I sync my games?

Sign In to Google Play Games Services using desired Gmail ID. 2. Launch the game in order to Sync current game progress with the Google Play Google Services ID. To Sync game progress across multiple Android devices, you need to Log-In to all devices using the same Google Play Google Services ID and then play the game.
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How do you refresh Epic Games?

How to restart the Epic Games Launcher
  1. Close the launcher by right-clicking the system tray icon in the bottom right corner of your taskbar, then selecting Exit.
  2. Remove any command line arguments you may have from the launcher desktop shortcut's target line. ...
  3. Click Apply.
  4. Re-open the launcher.
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Why are all my Epic Games unavailable in Library?

Why is a game listed as Unavailable or not visible on the Epic Games Store? Your account already owns the content that's included in the product. For example, if you purchase Borderlands 3 Standard Edition, you won't be able to purchase the Deluxe, Super Deluxe, or Ultimate Editions.
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How do you fix games not launching on Epic Games?

  1. Check the Epic Games server status. ...
  2. Check for updates. ...
  3. Verify system requirements. ...
  4. Disable fullscreen optimization. ...
  5. Clear the Epic Games Launcher's webcache. ...
  6. Run the Epic Games Launcher as an administrator. ...
  7. Update graphics card drivers. ...
  8. Reinstall the Epic Games Launcher.
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Where are my games in Epic Games?

Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click Settings. Clear the checkbox next to Hide Game Library. Restart the Epic Games Launcher.
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Why is Epic Games saying my display name is already taken?

There are two reasons that your console account might say it's already linked: Your console account is already linked to an Epic Games account. Your console account is linked to a nameless account.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall a game on Epic Games?

Uninstall and reinstall your game

Click on your Library. Click on the three dots next to the game you are trying to play. Click on Uninstall. Restart the Epic Games Launcher and try to install your game again.
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How do I fix sorry but this account has already been associated with another epic game account?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account website using your Nintendo Account that was originally linked to your Epic Games account. Return to the Epic Games Account Connections page and select Connect under Nintendo Switch to relink your Nintendo Account.
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How do I clear my epic game cache?

Click TAGame. Right-click Cache. Select Delete. Restart computer.
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Where is the Epic Games Library stored?

Generally, the install location of Epic games is C:\Program Files\Epic Games.
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Does Epic Games have Library sharing?

Your account and games are for your personal use only. If you want to share them, you can always buy a gift for that person. The DRM-free nature of our service means that we trust you that this will not be abused. So don't do it.
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Does Epic sync save?

Yes. The Epic Games Store does have cloud saves.
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How do you refresh a game?

Update Your Game (Android / Google Play)
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Swipe across the screen from left to right (or tap the Menu icon) to open the Store home menu.
  3. Tap My apps.
  4. If an update is available, Update will appear next to the game.
  5. To install an available update, tap the game, then select Update.
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How do I sync games to my device?

To transfer your game from one device to another, you need to be logged in to Google Play. Simply log in on your new device with the same account you used on the old one, download the game in Play Market, and continue playing.
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How do I sync games on all devices?

Manually sync your account
  1. Open your phone's Settings app.
  2. Tap About phone Google Account. Account sync. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the one you want to sync.
  3. Tap More. Sync now.
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How do I turn on game Sync?

How to turn G-Sync on in Windows
  1. Right-click on your Windows desktop.
  2. Click on Nvidia Control Panel (in Windows 11 you'll need to click "show more options" first)
  3. From there look for "display" settings on the left-hand side menu.
  4. Then click on "set up G-Sync"
  5. Click the box marked "enable G-Sync"
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How do I unlink and relink my Epic Games?

If you still want to disconnect, follow these steps:
  1. Verify your Email Address.
  2. Visit your Connected Accounts Page.
  3. Click on the Accounts Tab.
  4. Click the Remove button below the platform you want to disconnect.
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How do I merge 2 Epic Games accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.

Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts. If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.
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Can you have 2 Epic Games accounts with same email?

Since Epic Games only permits one account per email address, you should have different logins for your Switch account and PlayStation account.
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Does uninstalling Epic Games delete games?

Note: If you have games like Fortnite Battle Royale Game then uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher removes all installed games from your PC, much like uninstalling Windows 10.
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