Can you Uninstall and reinstall games on Epic Games?
Yes, you can uninstall and reinstall games on Epic Games without losing your ownership of the game, as long as you have a valid Epic Games account. When you uninstall a game from Epic Games, it will still be available in your library, and you can reinstall it at any time by going to your library, clicking on the three dots next to the game, and selecting “Install”.
Understanding the Process of Uninstalling and Reinstalling Games on Epic Games
The process of uninstalling and reinstalling games on Epic Games is straightforward and does not require any technical expertise. To uninstall a game, simply open the Epic Games Launcher, click on Library, locate the game you want to uninstall, click on the three dots next to it, and select “Uninstall”. Once uninstalled, you can reinstall the game by clicking on the game tile in your library.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens when you uninstall a game on Epic Games?
When you uninstall a game on Epic Games, your saved items and progress will 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, and your new game will default back to its original settings.
2. Do I need to buy games again if I uninstall Epic Games?
No, after purchasing any game once at Epic Games, that becomes yours for a lifetime, until you delete your Epic Games account. So, be fearless to uninstall and reinstall any game.
3. Can I reinstall a game on Epic Games?
Yes, you can reinstall a game on Epic Games by clicking on the meatball menu next to the game, selecting “Uninstall”, and then clicking on the game tile to install the game again.
4. Will uninstalling Epic Games delete games?
If you’d like to change the location where the Epic Games Launcher is installed, you will need to uninstall and reinstall it. Note that uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher does remove all the games you have installed on your computer.
5. Can I delete a game and reinstall it?
Yes, you can delete and re-download any digitally purchased game as many times as you like. When deleted, it can be found in your ‘Ready to Install’ list. You may want to try completely powering off your system first, though.
6. Will I lose my progress if I delete and reinstall a game?
It depends on the game. Most new games have your progress saved either on the server or cloud of the developer, or in the Steam Cloud. But almost all older games and some of the newer ones have the save on your computer, so you’d need to make a back-up from it to avoid losing it.
7. Does uninstalling an app on Android delete it?
Yes, on Android devices, “uninstall” is the same thing as “delete”. When you remove an app you purchased, you can still reinstall it without having to pay again.
8. Is it OK to uninstall and reinstall apps?
You can use apps you bought on Google Play on any Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account. You can also reinstall an app you bought but deleted.
9. Why is it so hard to uninstall Epic Games?
If Epic Games Launcher is still doing its best to stop you from uninstalling it, there’s a chance a background process is still interfering. In this case, you should start Windows in Safe Mode. By doing so, your system will start without any additional drivers and apps that might lead to conflict.
10. How do I clear my Epic Games cache?
To clear your Epic Games cache, type “~/Library/Caches/com.epicgames.EpicGamesLauncher” and press Enter. Then, drag the webcache folder to the Trash.
11. How do I uninstall Epic Games installed games?
To uninstall Epic Games installed games, open the Epic Games Launcher, click on Library, locate the game you want to move, click on the three dots next to it, and click on “Uninstall”.
12. How do I reinstall Fortnite on Epic Games?
To reinstall Fortnite on Epic Games, start the Epic Games Launcher, log in to your Epic Games account, click Store, type Fortnite in the search box, and then press Enter. Click the Fortnite store tile, click GET to download Fortnite for FREE, go to your Library, and then click Fortnite.
13. Does uninstalling remove everything?
Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
14. Will I still be charged if I uninstall an app?
You can spend quite a bit of money over time on app subscriptions. It’s worth checking occasionally on which you still use and which you need to cancel. It’s also important to know that uninstalling an app won’t cancel your subscription.
15. Is it bad to keep installing and uninstalling games?
No, installing + uninstalling over and over will not cause problems. There is a limit to the number of write cycles, but you would never ever reach it in this way. Even if you had an automated script installing and uninstalling the same game over and over while you slept, it would still take years to make a difference.