How To Epic Games Store Error Code e10-0?

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Epic Games Store Error Code e10-0

Error code E10-0 can occur while downloading a free epic game from the Epic Games Store.

Sometimes this error comes with the error message “There was an error processing your request please try again”.

You can see the screenshot given below.

And in some cases, the error comes with the error message, “Product Activation Failed!

There was a problem reaching the web purchase service. Try sorting out the connectivity issue and try again”.

You can see the screenshot given below.

Most of the time the error is coming from the game’s end itself, because of some issues with their system. But in a few cases, some other factors can also cause this issue.

Below we are going to discuss all of the possible workarounds for this error.


How To Fix Epic Games Store Error Code e10-0?


Fix 1: Check Your Country

If the country where you are located doesn’t match the country selected for your Epic store profile then you might get this issue.

So go to the Epic Game settings and check your country. If you have selected the wrong country then choose the right country and after that reboot the Epic.


Fix 2: VPN

It’s very strange but for some users using a VPN was the issue.

But for some users using a VPN to access the Epic Store from a different location fixes the error.

So if in case you are using a VPN then try disabling it and then check for the error.

If the error still persists then enable the VPN and use a different country to access the epic store.


Fix 3: Check The Epic Game Server

  • Go to https://status.epicgames.com/.
  • Now check if everything is okay with the Epic Game Store.
  • If Epic Game Store is not operational right now, then wait for some time till it gets operational again.

Fix 4: Use The Web Client

If in case you are using the Epic Game Store launcher then try using their web client. If the issue is occurring because of any problem with the Epic Game Store launcher then using the Web Client will fix the error.

  • Open your browser.
  • Go to the Epic Games website.
  • Then tap on the Sign In option from the top-right corner.
  • Enter your account credentials.
  • Now try downloading the game and check if you still have the error or not.

Fix 5: Sign Out And Re-Login Again

  • Sign out from the Epic Game.
  • Then close the Epic Game Launcher. Or if you are using their website then quit the browser.
  • Then disconnect the device from the internet.
  • Now wait for around 30 seconds.
  • Then connect your device to the internet and launch the Epic Store.

Fix 6: Update The Launcher

If the error still continues then check if the ​​Epic Games Launcher needed to be updated.

  • Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  • Then go to the Setting.
  • Now check if you can see any available pending updates.
  • If there is any available pending update then consider installing the update.

Fix 7: Run The Launcher As Administrator

The next troubleshooting you can try is to open the Launcher as the Administrator.

  • Quit the Launcher.
  • Then right click on the Launcher app icon.
  • Choose the Properties option.
  • Then go to the compatibility tab.
  • Now select the Run this program as an administrator option.
  • Then tap Apply and then tap OK.

Fix 8: Report The Error To Support

If the error still continues then you should get in touch with Epic Game Support to report the error.


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