Fix Epic Games LS-0013 Launcher Error

By Zennith Tech Lab Published 2026-05-22
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To resolve Epic Games error LS-0013, disable running the Epic Games launcher under administrative privileges.

Instant LS-0013 Reset

To fix the Epic Games LS-0013 error, disable administrative privilege forcing in both your launcher properties and target game shortcuts.

# Step 1: Remove Admin Flags from Epic Launcher

Epic Games launcher gets blocked from connecting to game processes if they execute under mismatched privilege scopes: 1. Close Epic Launcher entirely. 2. Right-click the Epic Games Launcher shortcut, and click Properties. 3. Toggle to the Compatibility tab. 4. Uncheck Run this program as an administrator and click Apply.

# Step 2: Clear Application AppData Cache

Sometimes temporary configurations get corrupted inside target system AppData paths: 1. Press Win + R, input %localappdata%, and click OK. 2. Locate the folder named EpicGamesLauncher. 3. Highlight it and permanently delete the directory to flush corrupted tracking locks. 4. Launch the application and test your games.