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How to Uninstall Genshin Impact on PC
You can delete the game directly from Control Panel
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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One of the most popular waifu games in recent times, Genshin Impact is an open-world action and role-playing game by Mihoyo.
However, if you do not want to play this game anymore, you can uninstall it and free up storage space.
While deleting the game is easy, it can be a risk factor if you have different other programs on your PC. You must be careful while uninstalling the game, as you may end up deleting a different application accidentally.
If you do not change the default install directory while installing Genshin Impact, it will get installed in the system disk folder by default.
The temporary files and loading files that are generated when you play the game, are also installed on the same system disk’s folder.
Moreover, during installation, the game also adds some entries to the system’s registry editor. These registry entries help the game with an automatic start-up and overall good performance.
Having said that, if at a point you want to completely uninstall Genshin Impact from Windows, you can refer to this detailed guide.
How can I repair Geshin Impact if it doesn’t work?
If you want to uninstall the game because it’s not working, you can try repairing it instead. Follow the instructions below to do that:
This will repair the game files and may fix any issues you are facing with Genshin Impact. Now, you may not uninstall the game.
However, you may still have plenty of reasons why you still may want to uninstall Genshin Impact and we can list a few:
How do I uninstall Genshin on my PC or Laptop?
1. Delete Genshin Impact using Control Panel
1. Press theWin+Rhotkey simultaneously to launch theRunconsole.
2.In the search field, writeappwiz.cpland pressOKto open thePrograms and Featureswindow inControl Panel.
- Now, navigate to the right, and under theUninstallor change a program section, look for theGenshin Impactgame.
4.Right-click on it and selectUninstall/Change.
- Wait for it to be completely uninstalled. Once done, restart your PC and the game should be removed completely.
The easiest and fastest way to uninstall Genshin from your PC is directly from Control Panel. In doing so, you don’t even need to log in to your Epic Games account in order to access the launcher and delete the game from within it.
All you need to do is locate Genshin Impact in the list of installed apps on your Windows PC, right-click on it and select theUninstalloption.
2. Uninstall Genshin Via the Epic Games Launcher
Once the process is complete, Genshin Impact will be completely uninstalled from Windows.
3. Remove the game using a third-party software
While there are umpteen methods to completely uninstall Genshin Impact from Windows, some of the methods can be tricky for users.
In such cases, you can use a trusted third-party system cleaner utility to make sure you safely and completely remove such games and applications.
Programs such as IObit Uninstaller can uninstall your app and then remove every trace of data files, configurations, or registry entries. This will ensure that Genshin Impact is completely removed from your PC.
IObit Uninstaller
4. Delete Genshin Impact from its folder location
Now, the Genshin Impact game will be completely removed from your Windows PC.
5. Uninstall Genshin Impact via Windows Settings
6. Modify the registry keys
Once you have deleted all the related registry entries, your Genshin Impact game is now completely uninstalled from Windows. Restart your PC for the changes to be effective.
7. Write a mail to the support team to remove Genshin Impact permanently
However, if you face any challenges in removing Genshin Impact completely, you can send an email request to the Genshin Impact support team for removing your Mihoyo account.
It should include your Mihoyo account login details. On the receipt of the email, your account will be deleted within 30-60 days.
How do I remove my Geshin Impact account from the website?
On complete removal of your Mihoyo account or if you switch accounts, you will lose all your rewards.
If you want to reroll for Genshin Impact anytime later, you may visit the Mihoyo website and create a new account using a new email.
Wait patiently for it to be installed, as it takes a few minutes to reach the wish screen while the game unlocks at adventure rank 5.
However, if the game does not launch after installation, check if a third-party antivirus software installed on your PC is blocking the app.
Genshin Impact is undoubtedly one of the most popular online games around, however, you may want to uninstall the game at some point.
But a game app comes with a lot of data files, configurations and installation files, etc. which also need to be removed or it leaves behind traces causing an issue with your Windows PC.
Likewise, even files and data related to Ginshen Impact need to be removed completely. Hence, follow the above methods to possibly uninstall the game.
Moreover, if you face any other issues like theGenshin Impact controller not working,or if you discover any other solutions, do leave a comment below.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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