Troubleshooting error “134” in Epic Games Launcher

If you encounter error 134 in the Epic Games launcher, you are not alone. This problem can pop up at the worst possible moment, when you just want to start a game or update the client. The error message doesn't always give you a clear idea of what's causing it, which can be annoying.

Most often, this error is related to problems with your Internet connection or conflicts on your computer. It could be something simple, such as a network equipment failure, or something more complex, such as an antivirus block or damaged launcher files.

Fortunately, in most cases, this error can be fixed on your own without resorting to complicated actions. Let's take a look at a few proven methods that will help you get back to gaming quickly.

Method 1: Checking the Internet connection

If you get an error with the code when trying to launch a Rockstar game in the Epic Games launcher «134», this may be due to a missing or unstable Internet connection. Accordingly, it is imperative to check it first. This can be done either using the operating system's built-in tools or by using specialized online services. These methods are described in more detail in another article on our website.

More details: How to check the stability of your Internet connection

If your Internet connection is unstable or extremely slow, it makes sense to check the network settings in your operating system and change them if necessary. Depending on the service provider protocol you are using, the steps to accomplish this task will vary. For help, please refer to a separate article on our website.

Go to the Win10XPE folder. Here, we will pay attention to the PDF document, which is a manual for working with the constructor. In this document, friends, you will find detailed instructions on how to use the individual features of Win10XPE. Let's take a look at the main points of its operation. Launch the constructor.

“Applications”

The official Rockstar technical support website notes that an error when launching the game in Epic Games may appear due to the lack of the latest update. The launcher may simply not notify you about the release of updates, so you will not be prompted to install them. In this case, you will need to completely uninstall the game and reinstall it. All these actions can be performed directly in the Epic Games launcher:

1. Launch the application and go to the section “Library”, located in the upper left corner of the window. Find the Rockstar title in the list of all installed games that causes an error when launched, and click on the button with three dots next to its name.
2. The rest can be left unchanged. In the section where you select the period, set “Delete”, or
3. To completely clear the remaining game files, go to its root directory and delete all content. To do this, select the files and folders using the key combination Ctrl + A and click Delete or click on the “Delete” in the context menu that appears when you right-click.
   

   Note! By default, all games are installed in a directory located on the system drive: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\. “Next”

4. The executable file will begin downloading. Once it is complete, launch the object.
5. Run it again using the shortcut on the desktop or menu “Start”. You can also do this through the search bar on the taskbar.
6. Perform a standard installation of the problematic game, then check its performance.

Note! Additionally, you can try installing the game on the system drive “C:\”, in some cases, this has a positive effect on its launch, especially if there are no Cyrillic characters in the path to the executable file.

Method 3: Configuring the DNS server

Some users on the Internet note that Rostelecom customers experience an error when launching Rockstar games due to automatic DNS server settings. Accordingly, they need to be changed by entering the data manually:

1. Open “Control Panel”, using the system search. To do this, place the cursor in the appropriate field on the taskbar and enter your query “Control Panel”, then click on the corresponding application in the search results.
3. In the window that appears, go to the section “Network and Sharing Center”.
   

   Note! If you cannot find the specified section in the list, then change the display mode of the menu items in the upper right corner of the window to “Large icons” or “Small icons”.

4. Open the list of all available connections by clicking on the item “Change adapter settings”, located on the left panel.
5. Select your network from the list and open it “Properties” via the context menu, which is called up by right-clicking.
6. In the window that appears, find the item in the list “IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and “IP version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” and open them “Properties”. To do this, simply double-click on the name with the mouse button.
7. In the properties menu, on the tab “General”, move the switch at the bottom of the window to the position “Use the following DNS server addresses”.
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9. Enter in the field “Preferred DNS server” value 1.1.1.1, and in the field “Alternative DNS server” — 1.0.0.1. After that, click on the button “OK”, to save the changes you have made.

   It is also recommended to restart your computer to ensure that the operating system applies the new network settings.

This is not the only way to edit your DNS server settings. If you encounter difficulties while following the instructions, please refer to the detailed instructions provided in another article on our website.

More info: How to configure a DNS server in Windows 10

Error “134” in Epic Games Launcher usually appears when the program cannot start due to access rights issues, corrupted files, or conflicts with antivirus software. Most often, a simple solution helps — running the launcher as an administrator. It is also worth checking whether your antivirus is blocking it and, if necessary, temporarily disabling protection. Sometimes reinstalling the launcher or clearing the cache helps. The main thing is to take it step by step, don't try to do everything at once, and the problem will usually go away.

Method 4: Reinstall the launcher

Error with code «134» in the Epic Games app may be caused by the launcher itself not working properly. In this case, you will need to reinstall the program to fix it. This procedure consists of two steps: complete removal followed by installation of the latest version of the launcher. All this can be done using the program installer, so you should download it first. Click on the button below and follow the instructions below.

Download the Epic Games launcher from the official website

1. Go to the application download page and click the “Download Epic Games launcher”.
2. Wait for the download to complete. You can monitor the progress of this procedure in the upper right corner of the browser.
3. Then run the downloaded file by clicking on its name in the downloads list. If necessary, expand it first by clicking on the down arrow button.
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5. If the Epic Games client is already installed on your computer, you will see two buttons to choose from at the initial stage: “Restore” and “Remove”. Use the second option.
6. Initialize the launcher uninstallation procedure by clicking the button again “Delete”. Please note that this will require administrator permission in the account control window.
7. If a dialog box appears on the screen at this stage, informing you that the Epic Games launcher is currently running, you will need to close it.

   To do this, open the system tray on the taskbar and call up the application's context menu by right-clicking on its icon. Then click on the item “Close.”, to complete the uninstallation of the application.

   

   Now return to the warning dialog box and click the button. “Repeat”.

8. Wait for the Epic Games launcher uninstallation process to finish. You can watch the progress in the installer window.
9. Once the operation is complete, you can proceed with reinstalling the program. Use the same installer that was downloaded to your computer at the beginning of this guide. Go to the directory with the installation file and double-click on the name to run it. Then, on the welcome screen, click on the “Install”.
   

   Note! It is recommended to leave the installation path as default, as this will ensure that there are no other errors in the program's operation.

10. Wait until all the program files are extracted to the disk. You can monitor the progress of this operation in the installer window.
11. Click the button “Done”, to close the installer window, thereby completing the installation procedure.

    After that, try running the Rockstar game that previously caused the error with the code «134».

As you can see, Epic Games error 134 is unpleasant, but most often solvable. The main thing is not to panic and follow a few simple steps.

Start with the most obvious: restart the launcher and check your internet connection. If that doesn't help, try running the application as an administrator. This simple action is often the key.

If the problem persists, don't rush to reinstall everything. First, clear the launcher cache through the settings. It will take a couple of minutes, but it may solve the problem right away.

In most cases, these steps will help you get back to gaming. But if the error reappears, there may be a deeper problem. In this situation, the best solution is to contact Epic Games' official support service with a detailed description of your problem.