In this simple guide, you will learn how to uninstall Genshin Impact on a PC. We have a couple of methods you can follow to uninstall the application and without wasting any further time let’s get started.
Using The Control Panel.
To remove Genshin Impact on PC using this method simply follow these simple steps:
- In the bottom left of your screen you should see “Type here to search“. Plac your cursor here.
- Search for ‘Control Panel’.
- Click on the ‘Uninstall a program’ and if you have the latest version it should be like above.
- On the next screen you will see a list of the currently installed applications.
- You should locate Genshin Impact you will see the Uninstall option when you click on it.
- A pop up will appear follow all instructions.
- Ensure you click Yes to start the uninstallation process
This is the most common method and always works well if it doesn’t work then please consider other methods we have below.
Via the Settings on Your PC.
In the Start Menu, type in Settings or hit the Windows key + I to open Settings as well.
In the menu below, go to Apps > Apps & features.
You can search for the application via the search bar at the top you see or scroll to when you reach that application
Click your Genshin Impact and select Uninstall.
Accept Windows to make changes to your PC and then the Uninstall should start instantly. If this doesn’t work for you, you can try other methods we have below.
Using the Game Launcher
Now the launcher can be used and here is exactly how to do it:
- On your home screen simply open the Genshin Impact launcher.
- You should see the uninstall option simply click on uninstall.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall after the pop-up confirmation appears.
- Click on uninstall and then OK. give it sometime and it should be gone.
Now this process may work but it may leave some applications as well, therefore, the best way is to check your file explorer under the folder where you installed the application for any related files.
If you see any right-click and then delete them as well.
Using the Epic Games launcher.
Epic Games Launcher is a game platform that can be used to launch, repair, and manage games listed and on the Epic Games storefront…
Epic games launcher is sort of like play store and Appstore for games on PC and Mac meaning you can use it to install Genshin Impact, update the application, and in this case uninstall it too just as you would do on mobile.
Here is exactly how you can use this method…
open and Launch the Epic Games Launcher.
Select the Library and you should see Genshin Impact on the right go on and click on the three-dot icon next to the game you wish to uninstall.
A pop-up menu should appear go on and click Uninstall to remove the game.
Another pop-up will appear go on and click uninstall to remove it completely.
Then give it time and wait until the Genshin Impact uninstallation is finished.
Using the Application’s Own Uninstaller
Many games, software and come with their own uninstallers so this means you can use this as well to remove the major application together with its related files and folders too.
Here is exactly how you can remove the Application using this method.
- Locate the Genshin Impact shortcut on your desktop.
- Right-click on the app and then select the Open File location option in the menu you see.
- Find the uninstall file usually labelled as (unins000) and besides it you should see it labelled as an Application
- Click on it and you’ll see a prompt “Do you want this to make changes to your PC“
- Click Yes and follow the instructions.
- Choose Uninstall and it should disappear from your PC that easily
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Using the Special Uninstaller Application
Uninstallers are getting popular and can really come in handy for applications that come with many files and folders therefore using such a tool saves you the time you would waste looking for files related to Genshin Impact in other folders in your File Explorer. Here is how to use it.
Head over here and Install the Special Installer on the official website and then extract the zip file and open it up and set up the application, it is so easy and takes only 2 minutes and you are ready to go to start uninstalling those applications.
Follow the instruction step-by-step below to uninstall the Genshin Impact application from your PC.
Open the Start menu or type in the search box next to the all programs tab, search for Special Uninstaller and it should show up in the All Programs tab.
After you have launched the Special Uninstaller, It should open up and you should be able to navigate it easily.
In the search, menu find the Genshin Impact application in the list of programs. Here you should just check it and let the uninstaller do its magic.
Click on the Uninstall button and it should be on the way.
In just a few minutes if not seconds depending on the file size, you should have that file gone. It will go and head out to find all related files to the program you are looking to uninstall and then get rid of them together with the original file.
It deletes it for you as well in the recycle bin so you don’t have to worry about it anymore. Similar to all applications you will ever wish to uninstall…
This is by far the best uninstaller we found you can use easily.
The best and funny part is that the Special Uninstaller can be used to uninstall itself. 😂😂
Uninstall Genshin Impact on Mobile.
Uninstalling Genshin on Mobile is the easiest compared to PC as you literally uninstall it like you would uninstall any other application on your phone.
On Apple.
- Press and hold Genshin Impact app icon on your home screen.
- You will see the Uninstall or Remove App (hide application)
- Tap on Uninstall to remove the application
On Android
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
- Navigate to your profile and choose Manage Apps and Device.
- Under the Manage section, select Genshin Impact.
- Tap the Delete option on the right of the application.
- You can also search for the application and then click on it below the name you should see the option to uninstall it.
- The uninstall process doesn’t take long it should start right away.
How to Delete Genshin Impact Permanently.
If you want to delete everything permanently then uninstalling the application won’t solve anything because your progress remains untouched and your profile is visible in the game as well. So to get around that you need to uninstall the game and then reach out to the creators to delete the account for you from their end.
Deleting your Genshin account permanently is easy because all you do is simply e-mail to miHoYo, explaining why the account should be deleted.
Locate the email, or Google account associated with your miHoYo account, and then write a simple email to any of these accounts.
- genshin_cs@mihoyo.com
- genshin cm@mihoyo.com.
Account deletion can last anywhere from 30-45 days meaning if you second guess yourself then you can start over as a new player because once the account is deleted permanently you can gain it back. Of course, deleting the application on some devices is much easier than others so experience may vary especially for PS4 users.
Will I lose My progress If I uninstall Genshin Impact.
If you have been playing the game for a while and you decide to switch or uninstall the application your progress remains intact, meaning you can start from where you ended after logging in but then you may lose some of your rewards. So if you are willing to start over then you should know that.
Uninstall Genshin Impact Audio Files
If you are a regular streamer and you have accumulated a lot of audio and you don’t know how to delete those here is exactly how you can do that:
- Open the game like usual
- Next open Paimon’s Menu.
- Go to Settings.
- Select the Language option
- Now select Manage Voice Over Files you can find it in the right corner.
- Select the file you want to delete and then uninstall.
