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How to Fix Epic Games Store Error Code E200-0 Product Activation Failed

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Playing online games will lead you to various games stores such as Epic Games. With hundreds of web and application games for Windows PC and Mac devices, you can enjoy browsing and purchasing everything you like on the Epic Games Store. Get your heart pumping as you run across exhilarating games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Fortnite, Chivalry 2, World War Z, BattleField, Among Us, Warframe, 2042, Voidtrain, and more.

But, when you come across issues such as the “Product Activation Failed” error message with error code E200-0, it causes frustration and disappointment. Instead of being moments away from playing your games, you end up being blocked with the error. This issue happens when users try to download and install a particular game. The complete error message says,

“Product Activation Failed!

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

Error Code: E200-0″

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The good news is that you might be able to fix and resolve the Product Activation Failed issue on Epic Games Store with a few solutions on hand. Check out these methods below.

How to Troubleshoot & Fix “Product Activation Failed” Problem on Epic Games Store with Error Code E200-0

There are different reasons why you experience the Product Activation Failed with error code E200-0 on the Epic Games Store website. It can be an issue with your WiFI Internet network connectivity or a problem with Epic Games server. To resolve and fix the problem, follow each of the solutions one by one.

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Image credit: Epic Games

Solution #1 – Wait it Out

It may not seem like the best solution for you right now. But, if the issue is with the Epic Games Store server and not on your end, you cannot do anything about it. All you have to do is to wait for them to resolve the issue with their server. Due to many players trying to access the game you also want to play, the server may not cope up with the load demand. And, errors like “Product Activation Failed” can be a manifestation of this problem.

Solution #2 – Sign Out and Sign Back in to your Account on Epic Games Store

  • On the Home Screen of Epic Games, click your username found at the bottom of the screen.
  • Select Sign Out.
  • Close the Epic Games app or website. Make sure to completely close the app. 
  • Wait for a few moments before relaunching the website or the app.
  • Now, sign back in to your account and try again.

Solution #3 – Run Epic Games as Administrator on Windows 10 PC

  • First, exit the Epic Games app.
  • Click the Start button and use the Search option to look for Epic Games.
  • Right-click on the app and select Run as administrator. 

Do you have other solutions that may help resolve the Epic Games Store product activation failure issue? You can share them with us and the other users who are experiencing the same problem by writing them down below.

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Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie has a degree in Information Technology with a natural inclination towards troubleshooting devices. With more than 10 years of blogging experience in different niches, he has found it most satisfying when writing easy-to-follow guides and simplified articles related to computers, smart TVs, mobile devices and Internet-based services.

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