Are you currently experiencing problems with Fortnite, preventing you from going on a huge kill streak? One of the most common error messages in Fortnite is error 'ES-OSS-3'.
When you are trying to play Fortnite on your Epic Games launcher, you might be experiencing the ES-OSS-3 error. This is usually due to a problem with your Epic Games Account or your device.
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To fix the ES-OSS-3 error on your Epic Games launcher, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Close the Epic Games Launcher
First, close the Epic Games launcher to make sure you are not working on the Epic Games launcher in the task manager. If you do not, then your device may run into issues that will not allow you to fix the ES-OSS-3 error.
Step 2: Open Control Panel
Now, open the Control Panel on your device. On Windows 10, this can be done by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting the Control Panel. Then, go to Network & Internet, Network & Sharing Center, then Change Adapter Settings.
Step 3: Right-Click Ethernet
Once you are in the Network & Internet section, right-click on your Ethernet connection and select Properties. This will open a new window with your Ethernet connection.
Step 4: Click on the Internet Protocol Version 4
On the Ethernet connection properties window, click on the Internet Protocol Version 4. Then, click on Properties.
Step 5: Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Now, change the Preferred connection address to 8.8.8.8 and the Alternative connection address to 8.8.4.4. This will force your device to use this server of your internet connection as your main connection.
Step 6: Click OK
After you have changed the connection settings, click OK. Close the Control Panel.
Step 7: Go to Date and Time
Now, go to Date and Time on your device. Go to Adjust Date and Time, then set the date and time automatically.
Step 8: Open Epic Games Launcher
After you have made all the changes to your date and time, open the Epic Games launcher. This will fix the ES-OSS-3 error on your Epic Games launcher.
Those are the steps that you need to follow in order to fix the error ES-OSS-3. It only takes a few minutes to fix the error and it will allow you to use the program again. However, if you have already tried these steps and still have the error, you can try other solutions such as downloading the application from a different location or contacting the company or software provider for help.
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