Unable To Locate Uplay Pc Watch Dogs 2 ((new)) -

Getting the "Unable to locate Uplay PC" error while trying to hack through San Francisco in Watch Dogs 2 is a classic headache.

Quick workaround:
If the Paper app just needs proof you own the game (for a reward, print, etc.), launch Watch Dogs 2 manually through Ubisoft Connect first, keep it running in the background, then open Paper. Some apps detect running games even if their launcher check fails. unable to locate uplay pc watch dogs 2

Here is a review of the most effective community-tested fixes as of April 2026: Quick Fixes Getting the "Unable to locate Uplay PC" error

2.1. Registry Path Redirection

The most common cause is an inconsistency between the installed location of Ubisoft Connect and the path stored in the Windows Registry. If the launcher was installed to a secondary drive (e.g., D:\), but the Registry key points to the default C:\ Program Files directory, the game executable will fail to locate the launcher. Right-click UbisoftConnect

3.2. Run Both Clients as Administrator

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