Key Highlights
- Control Panel: Run → Type appwiz.cpl → Programs & features → Genshin Impact → Uninstall.
- Windows Settings: Settings → Apps → Apps & features → Genshin Impact → Uninstall.
- Epic Games Launcher: Epic Games Launcher → Library → Genshin Impact → Uninstall.
- Software Uninstaller: Uninstall Genshin Impact using third-party softwares.
- Location of the Folder: Genshin Impact → Right click → Open file location → Uninstall.exe → Uninstall.
miHoYo developed the Genshin Impact video game, one of the most played action games worldwide by users. You can play Genshin Impact on your PC, mobile, and gaming consoles. If you get bored playing it on your PC, you can uninstall Genshin Impact from your device quickly within a few minutes.
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Ways to Uninstall Genshin Impact on PC
You can follow any one of the ways to uninstall the game from your PC.
- Control Panel
- Windows settings
- Epic Games launcher
- Software uninstaller
- Location of the folder
Control Panel
[1]. On your keyboard, press Win + R to launch Run.
[2]. Enter appwiz.cpl and click OK to launch the Programs and Features section in the Control Panel.
[3]. Search Genshin Impact under Programs and Features.
[4]. Right-click and choose Uninstall from the pop-up.
[5]. Once you uninstall the game, reboot your PC.
Windows Settings
If you can’t uninstall by Control Panel, you can uninstall through Windows settings.
[1]. Press Win + I to launch Settings.
[2]. From the Settings menu, navigate to the Apps tab (on the left).
[3]. Click Apps & features.
[4]. Find Genshin Impact from the list of apps.
[5]. Click Menu (three dots) and select Uninstall.
[6]. Click Uninstall again on the confirmation pop-up.
Epic Games Launcher
[1]. Go to Epic Games Launcher.
[2]. Click Library (on the left).
[3]. Navigate to Genshin Impact and click the vertical meatballs icon at the bottom.
[3]. Click Uninstall from the pop-up.
[4]. Click Uninstall to confirm the action.
Tips! If the Epic Games Launcher is not working, you can follow the troubleshooting methods to fix the issue.
Software Uninstaller
With the help of third-party software, you can uninstall any apps from your PC. You can use any third-party software based on your preference.
[1]. Open the installed software uninstaller on your PC
[2]. Select Genshin Impact from the list of apps.
[3]. Uninstall from your PC.
Location of the Folder
[1]. Click the Start menu and enter Genshin Impact in the search bar.
[2]. Right-click on it and click Open file location.
[3]. Find and double-click on the uninstall.exe folder.
[4]. Click Uninstall to confirm.
Tips! Remember to log out from Genshin Impact on the PS4 gaming console before uninstalling the game from the device.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. By uninstalling the Genshin Impact, you don’t lose your game data. But, make sure to log out from the account before uninstalling it.
When you have requested to delete the account, it will be deleted by the platform within 30-days. All data and other information related to your Mihoyo account will be deleted.
