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How To Completely Uninstall Fortnite on Laptop / PC

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 This response is partially generated with the help of AI. It may contain inaccuracies.

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Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of completely uninstalling Fortnite from your laptop or PC. By following these steps, you will ensure that all game files, including residual data, are removed from your system. This is useful if you want to free up space, troubleshoot issues, or if you're planning to reinstall the game later.

Step 1: Uninstall Fortnite via Epic Games Launcher

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher on your PC.
  2. Navigate to the Library tab.
  3. Locate Fortnite in your game list.
  4. Click on the three dots next to Fortnite for additional options.
  5. Select Uninstall from the dropdown menu.
  6. Confirm the uninstallation when prompted. This will remove the game files from your system.

Step 2: Remove Residual Files

  1. After uninstalling Fortnite, open File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the following directory:
    • For Windows: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\
  3. Look for the Fortnite folder.
  4. If the folder still exists, right-click on it and select Delete. This step ensures that any leftover files are removed.

Step 3: Clear Temporary Files

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type %temp% and hit Enter.
  3. In the Temp folder, look for any files or folders related to Fortnite.
  4. Select these files and delete them. This will help free up additional space.

Step 4: Remove Epic Games Launcher (Optional)

If you plan to remove the Epic Games Launcher entirely, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings on your PC (click the Start menu and select the gear icon).
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Scroll down to find Epic Games Launcher.
  4. Click on it and select Uninstall.
  5. Confirm the uninstallation.

Conclusion

You have now fully uninstalled Fortnite from your laptop or PC, including all residual data and optional removal of the Epic Games Launcher. This process helps ensure your system is clean and free of unnecessary files. If you plan to reinstall Fortnite later, you can always download it again from the Epic Games Launcher.

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