DP-06: Client timeout trying to install
This error shows that there is an issue with preparing the target directory for installation. This can be due to a number of reasons, including user permission issues that may be preventing read/write access to the installation directory.
- Run the Epic Games Launcher as an Administrator. Refer to How do I run the Epic Games Launcher as an Administrator?
- Confirm you have read/write access to the folder.
- Navigate to your selected install location.
- Right-click and select Properties.
- Select the Security tab.
- Select your username in the Group or user names box.
- Verify that there is a check under Allow beside both Read and Write in the Permissions box.
- If you do not see Read and Write checked in the Permissions box, click Edit on the bottom right.
- Check Allow on both Read and Write.
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Change the game installation path to a different drive.