Right-click the or Ubisoft Game Launcher folder and select Delete . Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer. 2. Purge and Reinstall Ubisoft Connect Manually

For Steam users, Error Code 2 often stems from a miscommunication where Steam tries to launch the legacy launcher, but the system has a newer Ubisoft Connect client installed.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ubisoft\Launcher .

If permissions do not resolve the issue, the installation is likely corrupted by directory decay. A clean reinstallation outside of protected system folders is recommended.

Running the game's executable files in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows can resolve many launch issues on modern systems.

⚙️ Method 2: Configure Admin Permissions and Compatibility Mode

If none of the above solutions resolve the issue, it's possible that there's a problem with your game account or a technical issue that requires assistance from Ubisoft support. You can contact them through their official website or social media channels.

As a simpler alternative to the last step, you can force the launcher into offline mode to bypass an online authentication check that may be failing.

If it says a newer version is already installed, you must first uninstall the current (now called Ubisoft Connect ) via Windows Settings. The Registry Fix : Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter.