Error 2502 while installing the Epic Games Launcher
If you're receiving error 2502 when you try to install the Epic Games Launcher, please try these troubleshooting steps:
- Locate the Epic Games Launcher install file in your Downloads folder called EpicInstaller-X.0.0.
Note: If you can't locate it, you can download it again from https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download - Right-click the installer file.
- Select Create shortcut.
Note: If you're on Windows 11, you'll need to select Show more options for the shortcut command to appear. - A shortcut will be created in the exact location of the installer. You can move this shortcut to your desktop.
- Right-click the shortcut on your desktop.
- Select Properties.
- In the Properties window, find the Target field. This field contains the file path.
- Select and copy the entire file path in the Target field.
- Open the Start menu.
- Search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click on Command Prompt in the search results.
- Select Run as administrator. Confirm any prompts asking for permission to make changes.
- Paste the copied file path from Step 8 into the Command Prompt window.
- Press Enter.
The Launcher should start installing.
If the issue persists, refer to I can't install the Epic Games Launcher and Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed.