

"The syntax of the command is incorrect." Using "mklink" you get the following error: > Solution regarding this tutorial: Here, you do not need to use "cd" or "cd /d" anymore. "cd" doesn't make you change directory, you may use "cd /d" instead. You may encounter various errors if you tried using the exact same syntax to use the previous commands, for example:

The link command is just different.ĭisclaimer: This is not an EPIC GAMES tutorial. The same concept applies to linux and mac machines. You have now successfully moved whole Unreal Engine to a different folder. You also need to make a link for the other Engine versions as well as the Launcher and DirectXRedist folder.
#Installing unreal engine for mac install
In this case "D:\Unreal" is usedĢ) Cut all the directories under the folder where Unreal Engine is installed and paste them to your desired location.ģ)Make a link for each directory you moved:įor example, if your install location is "C:\Program Files\Epic Games\" and you want to link a directory named 4.8 to "D:\Unreal\4.8", you would open a command prompt (Windows Key + R, then type "cmd", then press Enter Key) and type: It may be under C:\Program Files\Epic Games\VersionNumber or under C:\Program Files\Unreal\VersionNumber.ġ) Create the folder where you want to move Unreal Engine to. Sidenote: The directory where the unreal engine is installed may be different depending on your launcher/engine version. MAKE SURE THE LAUNCHER AND UNREAL ENGINE 4 EDITOR ARE NOT RUNNING. Now, you're running out of space on C:/ and want to move it to another directory.īEFORE WE START. For example, if you were to install Unreal Engine 4 on C:/ and then later down the line you purchased another Hard Disk Drive and plug it into your PC. This is a simple guide for people who would like to move Unreal Engine 4 to a different directory (After installing it before). Steps to move Unreal Engine to a Different HDD
