"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file." error
If you receive the "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." error while attempting to launch a game from the Epic Games Launcher, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Completely close the Epic Games Launcher, and then reopen it as an administrator: How do I run the Epic Games Launcher as an Administrator?
- Clear the Epic Games Launcher cache: How do I clear the Launcher cache for Fortnite on PC?
- Follow the steps in this Windows support article: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file" error when you try to install, update or start a program or file