I am installing unity editor version 2022.3.6f1 (current recommended version) on unity hub version 3.5.0
when I download, the editor application is stuck on validating. I tried downloading with and without VPN, I tried restarting unity hub, and my computer, i tried running as administrator, I changed my User Account control as recommended by another thread, I tried downloading on a different computer as well, but despite all that, the problem prevails. Edit: I also uninstalled and reinstalled unity hub
Unity editor installation stuck on "validating" indefinitely
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I found the problem, my install location and download location were set under different parent folders so the installer was not able to access the install location. I just set both to the same folder and it works
edit: you will still need to go the the download folder location and install manually.
sounds like a permissions window buried under the install window asking if Unity could make changes.
tried running as admin?
what do you mean “buried under”? like i have to move the window itself and have a permission window under? if so, ill try downloading again and looking for that permission window, thanks! and to answer your question, i did run as admin. I’ll update on the results.
ok so i found the problem i think, i looked at the logs and i saw some problem about the parent folder and then i looked in the files and found a unity editor installer. Basically, the problem was that i had set my unity install location and download location under different parent folders so the installer was not able to access the install folder.
– NacreousI found the problem, my install location and download location were set under different parent folders so the installer was not able to access the install location. I just set both to the same folder and it works
edit: you will still need to go the the download folder location and install manually.
How do you mean, install manually ?
– SarmatiaWhere do you install manually?
– OccurDid you mean to manually change the installs and downloads locations? Tried it and still doesn't work
– OverwinterCan you show what you mean?
it still wont stop validating even after i did that do u have any other solutions
i applied this method but still not working.
Change your download destination folder into unity hub, and then install manually the unity editor, that worked for me. The problem is unity hub doesnt downloading in the correct folder
how exactly?????
– Annulhow can I download it manually?
– HermaphroditusFrom the website
– Maryannemarybellaunity hub... like,, in program files? like i see unity and unity hub folders in program files, but i set both download and install locations to unity/hub/ jsut to be safe
– DunkGo to the unity hub, go to settings/prefrences, select installs, and make sure both of the locations are the same place.
I am having a similar problem, how do I change them to be the same?
– AllegedBut I have to change the downloads to installations or the installations to downloads
– MiniumPlease help me, what do I change the downlaods folder into then
– Perichondriumhow do i change install locations
Pick the rectangle of de install locationes and just change it
– MiniumI solved this by installing Linux modules one by one instead of installing all 3 of them together.
This worked well for me too, and I also made sure to unselect any other module (e.g. Visual Studio Code, in my case). If I installed the module individually, the validation passed and I got them to work.
– FortnightPlease help me, what do I change the downlaods folder into then
Update: I found out you are supposed to download it from the website. Sorry I forgot to post.
https://unity.com/releases/editor/archive
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How do you mean, install manually ?
– SarmatiaWhere do you install manually?
– OccurDid you mean to manually change the installs and downloads locations? Tried it and still doesn't work
– Overwinter