How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher: Full Guide With Fixes

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Delete the Epic Games Launcher from your Mac or Windows PC
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Do you want to remove the Epic Games Launcher from your computer? Whether you want to permanently or temporarily disable Epic Games, you can do so in a few simple steps. When you uninstall the launcher, you'll also uninstall Fortnite and other games you downloaded. This wikiHow will show you how to delete Epic Games Launcher from your Windows or Mac computer, and what to do if it still shows up on your device.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the Control Panel .
  2. Click Uninstall a program .
  3. Select Epic Games Launcher .
  4. Click Uninstall .
Section 1 of 3:

Using Windows 11 and 10

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  1. Click the Start menu and type in "control panel". Click the Control Panel . [1]
    • Use this method to uninstall the Epic Games Launcher using Windows 11 or Windows 10 .
    • Similar to Steam , Epic Games is a digital game launcher where you can purchase and play games. Uninstalling the launcher will remove any games you downloaded through it.
  2. This will be underneath the Programs header.
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  3. If the list of applications isn't in alphabetical order, click the Name header to organize it. [2]
  4. This will be above the list, next to Organize . You might see "Uninstall/Change". [3]
    • A pop-up window will open.
    • You can also right-click Epic Games Launcher and click Uninstall .
  5. Epic Games Launcher will begin uninstalling.
    • If you're getting an error code, or if the Epic Games Launcher is still on your computer, see the #Troubleshooting section.
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Section 2 of 3:

Using Mac

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  1. Open the Finder. This looks like a blue and grey face icon. You can find this on the Dock. [4]
    • Uninstalling the launcher will remove any games you downloaded through it.
  2. This will be on the left panel, underneath AirDrop . [5]
    • You'll see a list of all your applications.
  3. The applications will be organized in alphabetical order, so you may have to scroll down a little to find it.
    • A pop-up menu will open.
  4. You can also drag the Epic Games Launcher icon into the trash can on the Dock. [6]
  5. Click and hold the trash can icon in the Dock, then click Empty Trash/Bin .
    • If you want to delete Epic Games Launcher without emptying your entire trash, click the trash icon. Control-click the Epic Games Launcher → Delete Immediately → Delete . [7]
    • Epic Games Launcher will be deleted. Your Epic Games account will still be active, so you can reinstall the launcher and your games at any time.
    • If you're getting an error code, or if the Epic Games Launcher is still on your computer, see the #Troubleshooting section.
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Section 3 of 3:

Troubleshooting

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  1. If you get the error: "Epic Games Launcher is currently running. Please close it before continuing," or if you're getting blocked from uninstalling, follow these steps:
    • Windows :
      • Right-click the Start menu and click Task Manager .
      • Click Epic Games Launcher .
      • Click End task .
      • Try uninstalling again.
    • Mac:
      • Open the Activity Monitor app. [8]
      • Click Epic Games Launcher .
      • Click the stop button (X) in the top-left corner.
      • Click Force Quit .
      • Try uninstalling again.
  2. You may have temp files still on your device, and it may make it appear like the Launcher is still fully installed. Do the following:
    • Delete the Epic Games folder:
      • Open the File Explorer .
      • Navigate to the Epic Games folder. On most devices, this is C:\Program Files\EpicGames .
      • Right-click the Epic Games Folder.
      • Click Delete .
    • Delete the temp files:
      • Open the Start menu and type %localappdata% .
      • Click the %localappdata% folder.
      • Right-click the Epic Games Launcher folder and click Delete .
      • Click the Start menu and type %temp% .
      • Click the %temp% folder.
      • Select all files, right-click, and click Delete .
      • Press Win + R to open the Run menu.
      • Type prefetch and press Enter .
      • Select all files, and press the Del/Delete key.
      • Restart your computer.
  3. While putting an application in the trash uninstalls it, you may have leftover files on your device. Check the following locations on your Mac, and if you see unneeded folders, drag them to the trash bin to delete them.
    • Check the following locations for Epic Games folders or files:
      • /Home/Library/Applications Support/
      • /Library/StartupItems/ or /Home/Library/StartupItems/
      • /Library/LaunchAgents/
      • /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/
      • /Library/Receipts/
    • If you see any Epic-related folders, drag them to the bin.
    • Empty the bin.
  4. If you still can't uninstall the Epic Games Launcher after the previous tips, try restarting your device fully to apply any changes. Then, try uninstalling again.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-or-remove-apps-and-programs-in-windows-4b55f974-2cc6-2d2b-d092-5905080eaf98
      2. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicGamesStore/c-EpicGamesStore_LauncherSupport/epic-games-installer-will-not-uninstall-a000087934
      3. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicGamesStore/c-EpicGamesStore_LauncherSupport/epic-games-installer-will-not-uninstall-a000087934
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102610
      5. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicGamesStore/c-EpicGamesStore_LauncherSupport/how-do-i-reinstall-the-epic-games-launcher-a000085741
      6. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicGamesStore/c-EpicGamesStore_LauncherSupport/how-do-i-reinstall-the-epic-games-launcher-a000085741
      7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac
      8. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/quit-a-process-actmntr1002/10.14/mac/15.0

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