How do I Uninstall and reinstall Epic Games?

Type "Add or Remove Programs", and then press Enter. Select Epic Games Launcher from the list of programs. Click Uninstall. Go to www.epicgames.com and click Get Epic Games in the top right corner to download the latest installer.
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Can you reinstall Epic Games without losing games?

If you previously installed a game on your computer and removed the Epic Games Launcher or reinstalled Windows, there is no feature in the Epic Games Launcher that will detect the game files. However, there is a workaround that may detect previously downloaded games: Open the Epic Games Launcher. Go to your Library.
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Will I lose everything if I Uninstall a game on Epic Games?

The game's files are removed from your system, but your account information remains stored on Epic Games' servers. This means that if you reinstall the game, you can log back in with the same account details to restore your progress, settings, and purchases.
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What happens if I Uninstall Epic Games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher does remove all the games you have installed on your computer. Once the Epic Games Launcher is reinstalled you will be able to download any games you own on your Epic Games account that were removed.
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How do I reinstall Epic Games services?

Open the Epic Games Launcher and sign in with your Epic Games account. Open the Epic Games Launcher's Settings. Look for the Epic Online Services Install Available description section. Click Install Now.
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How do I reset my Epic Games?

How to restart the Epic Games Launcher
  1. Close the launcher by right-clicking the system tray icon in the bottom right corner of your taskbar, then selecting Exit.
  2. Remove any command line arguments you may have from the launcher desktop shortcut's target line. ...
  3. Click Apply.
  4. Re-open the launcher.
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How do I reset my Epic Games data?

How do I clear or reset my device's cache?
  1. Right-click the tray icon for the Epic Launcher in the bottom-right corner, and then click Exit.
  2. Press Windows key + R and type “%localappdata%” to open a File Explorer window.
  3. Open the Epic Games Launcher folder.
  4. Open the Saved folder.
  5. Delete the following folders if present:
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Why is it so hard to uninstall Epic Games?

If the item you are trying to uninstall has a paused update, the Epic Games Launcher will not allow you to uninstall. You will need to cancel the update completely before you can uninstall it.
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How do I completely uninstall Epic Games?

Method 2: Uninstall Epic Games Launcher via Apps and Features/Programs and Features. Look for Epic Games Launcher in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.
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How do I fix Epic Games launcher?

To repair the installation of your Epic Games Launcher:
  1. Visit: www.epicgames.com.
  2. Click on the blue download button in the top right corner.
  3. Once the download has completed run the file.
  4. Click on the Repair button.
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Is deleting a game the same as uninstalling it?

In contrast to deleting, which may often leave behind some of the program's files or settings, a proper uninstallation aims to remove all components related to the software in question. The distinction becomes clearer as we consider the files and data associated with a program.
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How do I clear my Epic Games launcher cache?

Click on Go then Go to Folder... Type "~/Library/Caches/com.epicgames.EpicGamesLauncher" and press Enter. Drag the webcache folder to the Trash. Press control and click on Trash.
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Can you keep free Epic Games forever?

When you claim a free game, it's yours to keep - even after the game is no longer available to new customers for free.
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How do I fix corrupted files on Epic Games?

Reinstalling your game may resolve the issue.
  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Click on the Library.
  3. Locate your game and click on the three dots next to it.
  4. Click on Uninstall.
  5. Once the uninstall completes, click on the game to begin the installation process again.
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Why can't i log into Epic Games?

This error message appears when you try to log into your Epic account but have not yet enabled cookies on your web browser or device. To solve this you will need to enable cookies on your web browser/device.
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Can I relink my Epic Games account?

When the console is unlinked, you can relink your console account to the Epic account that has your data. Select your display name in the menu bar. In the drop-down, click SIGN OUT. Stay in the Epic Games website and click SIGN IN (or the silhouette icon).
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How do I relink my old Epic Games account?

Open www.epicgames.com. Click on Sign-in in the top right corner and sign into your Epic Games account. Hover over your display name and click Account. Click Connect below the account that you want to link to your Epic Games account.
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Why did I lose all my Fortnite skins?

This usually happens when a refund request has been made or a chargeback has been issued with your payment provider. When this happens, our system automatically removes items that have been purchased within 30 days to cover the cost of the total V-Bucks refunded. Epic Games Player Support cannot restore these items.
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Can I uninstall a game and then reinstall it?

Uninstalling the game will not delete any of your data and yes, you can always reinstall them back anytime because you already owned those games digitally.
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Can you uninstall a game and reinstall it?

Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again. Your new game will default back to its original settings.
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Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Yes you can uninstall the game and reinstall them whenever you choose.
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Why is Epic game launcher not loading?

If your Epic Games Launcher displays incorrectly or appears blank, try clearing your launcher's web cache or change your high DPI settings to fix it.
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