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why can't i delete epic games launcher?

Anonymous
2024-12-20T01:20:08+00:00

I tried everything. I went to settings and it says it is still running. I even did the "windows"+"R" key but said the same thing. can someone please tell me how to delete it?

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  1. Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 14,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-20T02:00:54+00:00

    Hi,

    Kayece here, An Independent advisor and a user just like you. I will be happy to assist you today.

    Please follow the steps provided on the link below to close the Epic Games launcher and uninstall it.

    *Press the key together: Ctrl + Shift + Esc to access the Task Manager;

    *Under Processes, locate EpicGamesLauncher;

    *Right-click on it and select End Task;

    Try uninstalling the app again.

    Open the Start Menu > Click Settings > Click Apps

    Select Apps & features from the left-hand side menu.

    Select the Program or App that you want to uninstall from the list that appears.

    Click the uninstall button that shows under the selected program or app.

    If you still receive the same error, please completely turn off your computer or laptop and then turn it on again after a few minutes. Try uninstalling it again.

    Sources:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    I hope this helps. If you need more assistance, please let me know.

    Stay Safe!

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