Error: Unable to launch RDR2.exe due to lack of privileges on the Game Library directory
Last Updated: September 16, 2024
Question: What can I do about the following error code when trying to launch Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC?
Unable to launch RDR2.exe due to lack of privileges on the Game Library directory. Please remove any compatibility mode settings or try running as administrator. If you continue to have problems playing the game, please contact Rockstar Games Customer Service at https://support.rockstargames.com.
Answer: This error usually occurs when either Red Dead Redemption 2 or the Rockstar Games Launcher are not running with administrator privileges on your PC. You can ensure that both the executable file and Rockstar Games Launcher are running under administrator privileges by doing the following:
Run Rockstar Games Launcher as administrator
Close Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Rockstar Games Launcher
Right-click the Rockstar Games Launcher shortcut on your desktop and select Properties
Select Compatibility
Select Change settings for all users
Select Run this program as an administrator
Select OK
Run Red Dead Redemption 2 as administrator
Launch the Rockstar Games Launcher
Select Settings
Select Red Dead Redemption 2 under My Installed Games
Select Open on View installation folder
Locate and right-click RDR2, then select Properties
Select Compatibility
Select Change settings for all users
Enable Run this program as an administrator
Select OK
Launch Red Dead Redemption 2 to see if the issue resolved