Epic Games Launcher Stuck in Loop After Latest Update

First reported on r/techsupport on June 26, 2026.

Users are experiencing a loop issue with the Epic Games Launcher after the latest update. The issue is caused by a conflict between the updated launcher and the operating system. To fix this issue, users need to uninstall and reinstall the launcher.

What it looks like

  • Launcher stuck in loop
  • Launcher not responding

How to fix it

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Click on Programs and Features.
  3. Find the Epic Games Launcher and click Uninstall.
  4. Go to the Epic Games website and download the latest launcher.
  5. Install the downloaded launcher.
  6. Restart your computer and try launching the Epic Games Launcher again.

Affected products

  • Epic Games Launcher

Sources

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