What happens to my games if I uninstall Epic Games?

Upon uninstallation of the Epic Games Launcher, all games that were downloaded and installed through the launcher, including Fortnite, will be removed from your system. This action is irreversible, leading to the loss of locally stored game data unless previously backed up or stored in the cloud.
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Will uninstalling Epic Games delete games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher does remove all the games you have installed on your computer.
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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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Does uninstalling games delete them?

The standard “Uninstall” option will remove the game files from your PC, freeing up storage. However, your game settings and any saved progress typically remain undisturbed in case you reinstall the game later.
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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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Can you get your Epic Games account back after deleting it?

Visit this page if you think you might have a Cabined Account to learn more. Please be aware that deleting your account can't be reversed, so make sure you want to complete this process before proceeding. If you change your mind after requesting deletion, you have 14 days to reactivate your account by logging into it.
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Does uninstalling remove everything?

Windows: Uninstalling through Settings or the Control Panel removes the app but might leave behind user preferences or app data. Android: Similar to iOS, uninstalling an app should remove both the application and its data, but there could be leftover files.
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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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Is uninstalling and reinstalling games bad?

No, reinstalling the application many times will not impact the application or your laptop in a bad way.
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Why did I lose all my games on Epic Games?

Refresh Library: Click the Refresh icon to update the library view. You have logged into the wrong Epic Games account: If you're logged into the wrong Epic Games account, you will not see the games that were previously available. Make sure you're using the correct Epic Games account.
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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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Do you keep Epic Games free games forever?

Once you claim a free game, it's yours to keep.
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How do I reinstall Epic Games?

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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What does uninstalling a game do?

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 deleting a game folder the same as uninstalling?

The core game files should be removed by uninstalling the game. Just deleting files doesn't always (seldom) remove all the files and a corrupt installation can cause issues. Uninstalling assures you won't delete important files. After uninstalling it is safe to delete the user files in the user documents folder.
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Will I lose my game if I uninstall Sims?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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Is it better to delete or uninstall an app?

Is deleting an app the same as uninstalling it? In case of android, deleting an app is not a thing, you just install or uninstall it. If you are referring to whether deleting its files from Android folder uninstalls it, NO it rather corrupts your phone, so DON'T DO IT, It will mess up your phone.
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What not to delete on PC?

Also DO NOT delete the folders or contents inside these folders.
  1. Application Data.
  2. i386.
  3. Local Settings.
  4. Windows folder.
  5. Program Files.
  6. Program Files (x86) (if it exists)
  7. WINNT (if it exists)
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Should I delete unnecessary apps?

Old apps you no longer use (also called zombie apps) can present a security risk because you might not have updated your privacy settings on them.
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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 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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Does unlinking Epic account delete everything?

Your game progress is stored directly on your Primary Account. If you disconnect this Primary Account, other linked accounts won't be able to access it any longer. Once you disconnect, you won't be able to connect a different platform of the same type to the same Epic Games Account.
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How does Epic Games give so many free games?

Since the Epic Games Store's launch in late 2018, Epic has spent millions of dollars to give away games as a way to hook new users and bolster its nascent game store. (Originally, it gave away a free game every two weeks before upping that to every week in June 2019.)
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