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Epic Games Store error LS-0018
The game is still running
The game you are trying to start, or its own launcher, is still running in the background.
Fix it
How to fix error LS-0018
Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and open Task Manager.
On the Processes tab, select the game and click End Task.
If the game uses its own launcher, end that process too.
Start the game again, or restart your PC if the error stays.
From Epic Games Store's help pages: epicgames.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Epic Games Store's own support is the next stop.
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