Troubleshoot MD-0011-1037 in Epic Games Launcher

What to do first

Record MD-0011-1037, verify the affected product and environment, correct the confirmed prerequisite, and retry once under the same conditions.

This is a general troubleshooting guide, not an announcement of a current outage.

Affected products and symptoms

Product
Epic Games Launcher
Versions and conditions
Windows / macOS
Error codes and identifiers
MD-0011-1037

Symptoms

  • The operation fails with MD-0011-1037.
  • The same failure is reproducible in Epic Games Launcher.

Causes and conditions

The official article identifies a product, compatibility, storage, update, network, file, or configuration condition that must be resolved before retrying.

Before you start

  • Exit the game and launcher normally; record the account, title, complete error, and occurrence time.
  • Before changing local saves or settings, find the developer-documented save location and copy it to another folder.

Precautions

  • Launching through a sync warning or conflict can overwrite newer progress with an older save.
  • Do not bulk-delete the game, userdata, or save folders without a backup.
Epic Games Launcher troubleshooting sequence: Identify management constraints; Compare VPN and proxy where permitted; Retry on a stable normal connection; Hand off to the responsible side
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Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01

    Identify management constraints

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    Determine whether this is a work, school, or VPN-required environment. Record the complete code and time; do not change managed proxies or certificates.

  2. 02

    Compare VPN and proxy where permitted

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    On a personal PC only, disconnect the VPN temporarily and inspect Settings > Network & internet > Proxy. Record every original value.

  3. 03

    Retry on a stable normal connection

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    Fully exit and restart Launcher, then retry without deleting game data. Observe whether manifest download and installation begin.

  4. 04

    Hand off to the responsible side

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    If only the normal connection works, ask the VPN/proxy owner about filtering or TLS inspection. If all networks fail, submit Launcher logs to Epic.

Check the result

  • MD-0011-1037 no longer appears and the operation completes.
  • The selected version and settings remain after restart.
  • A second test shows no new display, input, save, or synchronization problem.

If the problem continues

  • Restore reversible settings from the notes and escalate without deleting user data.
  • Prefer the PC maker or administrator procedure for OEM drivers and managed networks.
  • Protect account names, tokens, and save contents before sharing logs.

Scope of this guide

Troubleshooting guide — A general diagnostic guide based on official support. It does not claim a current incident or a version-specific fix.

Frequently asked questions

Should I delete the proxy configuration?

No. Temporarily compare only where permitted and preserve original values; administrators own organization settings.

Must I reinstall the game?

No. Isolate the installation network path before deleting existing data.

Official sources and dates

Source publication or resolution date: Not specified. Sources checked: 2026-09-05. The check date is not the date the problem first occurred. Interface labels can vary between versions and display languages.

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