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Error Code 2738 in Epic Installer: 3 Ways to Fix it
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Published onNovember 4, 2024
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Sometimes you might encounter Epic Games installer error 2738, and if this happens, you won’t be able to access your games. This can be a major problem, but there are a few solutions you can use.
How can I fix Epic installer error code 2738?
1. Completely uninstall McAfee
Once the software is removed, check if the problem is gone. Keep in mind that you need to use this method if you have ever had McAffee installed on your PC.
We also have a guide on how toremove McAfee from Windows 11, so check it out for detailed instructions.
2. Modify the registry and register VBScript
A few users reported that they managed to fix the problem simply by using Step 3 without having to modify the registry, so be sure to try that first.
3. Diagnose the setup
While this method won’t fix the problem, it will give you additional information, so you can research the problem on your own.
These are just some of the methods that you can use to fix Epic installer error code 2738 on your PC. If you find a different method that works for you, feel free to share it with us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and we wrote aboutEpic Games installer invalid driveerror andInstall failed error code: II-E1003in our previous guides, so don’t miss them.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
