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How do I install an existing Epic Games game?

Open the Epic Games launcher and sign in. Select the Library tab. Locate the game that isn't recognized and press the Install button. In the Choose Install Location pop-up, select a new location for your game installation that doesn't match the existing game installation location.
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How do I reinstall a game on Epic Games?

Uninstall and reinstall your game
  1. Start the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Click on your Library.
  3. Click on the three dots next to the game you are trying to play.
  4. Click on Uninstall.
  5. Restart the Epic Games Launcher and try to install your game again.
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How do I install purchased games from Epic Games?

How do I install a game using the Epic Games Launcher?
  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Go to your Library.
  3. Find the game you want to install and click it.
  4. Select the installation directory you wish to use, and then click Install.
  5. Once the download is complete, you can click the icon to launch the game.
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How do I transfer my epic game to a new computer?

Manually you can transfer Epic games location by uninstalling and reinstalling the program like this:
  1. Backup your Epic Games folder. Firstly, you need to create a backup of your Epic Games folder. ...
  2. Uninstall Epic Games. ...
  3. Install Epic Games on the new location. ...
  4. Replace your backed up file.
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Can you transfer Epic Games to another computer?

First, get the Epic Games Launcher installed on the new PC, log in, and get the confirmation email code for your account (which can sometimes take several minutes to arrive). Go to your library, find the game you want to transfer from the other PC, and click the Install button.
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Why can't i install games from Epic Games?

If you can't install or access games in the Epic Games Launcher, your antivirus program might be interfering. We have confirmed that one such antivirus program is 360 Total Security, but others may also be affected.
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Can you redownload purchased games on Epic Games?

The above statement is given by Epic Games Store Officially and this statement clearly says that once you have purchased the game, it will be yours and it will remain in your library even after the offer of the game ends. So, you can also install it later.
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Why can't i download games from Epic Games?

Clear the Epic Games Launcher's webcache. Run the Epic Games Launcher as an administrator. Update graphics card drivers. Reinstall the Epic Games Launcher.
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Can you install a game after uninstalling it on Epic Games?

If I uninstall a game on Epic Games, do I need to buy it again? Uninstalling a game from any platform does not remove the license you purchased for that game, it simply removes the files from your local computer storage. You can download it again at anytime if you want to play it later.
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Will uninstalling games in Epic Games delete games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher also uninstalls all installed games.
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How do I relink Epic Games?

Open www.epicgames.com. Click on Sign-in in the top right corner and sign into your Epic Games account. Hover over your display name and click Account. Click on Connect for the account that you want to link to your Epic account.
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Why isn t my game in my Library Epic Games?

Refresh Library: Click the Refresh icon to update the library view. You have logged into the wrong Epic Games account: If you're logged into the wrong Epic Games account, you will not see the games that were previously available. Make sure you're using the correct Epic Games account.
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Is Epic Games stopping free games?

Nestled among the stats in the Epic Games Store 2022 Year in Review blog post (opens in new tab) that went up today is some expected but pleasant news: Epic isn't done giving away free games. "Our weekly Free Games Program will continue in 2023," the company wrote.
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How do I redownload purchased games?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.
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How do I restore my Epic Games Library?

Follow these steps to make your library visible:
  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Click your profile icon in the top right corner.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Clear the checkbox next to Hide Game Library.
  5. Restart the Epic Games Launcher.
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How many times can I download a purchased game in Epic Games?

You can download the game as many times as you like, and the launcher will keep the game up-to-date.
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Can I use 1 Epic Games on two computers?

Yes! All of your profiles and data will be available on all of your compatible devices! Once you have created an Epic account, you can log in to any iOS device, Android device, or computer web browser, with the same email and password which you used to create the account.
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Can you transfer stuff from one Epic Games account to another?

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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How to transfer games to another computer without downloading?

Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".
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Where are my games on Epic Games?

Open the Epic Games Launcher from a desktop shortcut or the Start menu. Navigate to the Library using the side panel. Locate your game in the Library (You may need to reset the filter to view all games).
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Where can I see my purchased games in Epic Games?

Go to the account section on the Epic Games website. Choose the Transactions tab on the left side of the screen. Select the name of the game you want to view your proof of purchase for.
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Does unlinking Epic account delete everything?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.
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Can you unlink and relink an Epic Games account?

If you don't want to or can't relink your original platform account, you can remove a restriction and link a new platform account once every 365 days (1 year). To make any changes, you must be logged in and have access to the email registered to your Epic Games account.
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