Hi, I recently uninstalled UE4 so that I could reinstall it on my new SSD. However, when I run the launcher and it begins downloading all the content for the installation, it creates a new folder called “Unreal Engine” with the folder “4.0” inside. The launcher and everything is set to install on the SSD, but somehow the engine and all of those files are being placed in this other location. I attempted to copy the contents over to the SSD, but when I hit launch, nothing happens. If I verify the install, it proceeds to re download all of the files and it creates that new folder again.
Any help would be much appreciate!
Hello
This is because it will automatically attempt to go to the C: drive. We currently don’t allow you to change where the Unreal Project’s directory is located. We are working on a fix to this issue. Until the fix can be implemented, a work-around can be found on this post: How do I change the path when downloading Content Samples? - Programming & Scripting - Epic Developer Community Forums
Cheers!
Thanks for the response! However, the issue I am currently having isn’t the project directory. That is on the C: drive which is fine. I am trying to get the engine on my SSD, which is where the launcher is installed. When I try to download the engine from the launcher, it creates a new folder on my F: drive and places the actual engine files there. I can move that folder to my G: drive (the new SSD) and run the editor manually using the .exe, but if I try to run it from the launcher, it will simply download the files a second time, placing them on the F: drive again. I’m not sure if that issue will be solved by the fix you are currently working on, I just wanted to clarify what exactly I was trying to do and what was going on.
Thanks again!
Thank you for clarifying that. I would like to request that you please attach a zip file with your Launcher’s log, located here: C:\Users\AppData\Local\UnrealEngineLauncher\Saved\Logs that will let us better look into the issue.
Thank you!
Hi WolfGrizzly!
I’m thinking that if you previously had the launcher installed on the F: drive then it is possible that a manifest file for UE4 is still hanging around saying that UE4 should be installed to F:
If you didnt already, you should make sure that the Launcher was installed to the new location using the download msi installer, not just simply moving the folder.
Also, you could try removing the manifest for UE4, which will cause the Launcher to install UE4 again as a fresh copy and should decide to install UE4 next to the Launcher installation folder.
Manifest are located here:- C:\ProgramData\Epic\UnrealEngineLauncher\Data\Manifests
The manifests for UE4 are “40003.manifest” (UE 4.0), and “1040003.manifest” (UE 4.1).
You should also right-click properties on the shortcut you use to run the launcher to make sure that the “Start in:” setting box is correct
Failing all of that, it would be helpful to see your logs folder zipped up, as mentioned.
Hope that helps!
Thank you both for the help! I’ll try out these solutions ASAP. Really appreciate how fast you guys are handling all of these questions, you guys are really setting the bar high for the competition!