How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC?


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Genshin Impact is an action, role-playing, gacha game, released initially in 2020. The game has gone viral since then, absorbing countless game lovers around the world. The developer behind the game is a Chinese company named miHoYo. They have received myriad awards for the game since then. 



This is one of the games where the multi-platform factor is taken to the next level, being available literally on every single top-console and computer currently existing: Android, iOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Genshin Impact is generally an anime-style, open-world, action game in which players can have a multitude of characters and magic powers. Although the game is free to play, the system charges the players if they like to have new characters, weapons, etc. That is actually how a gacha game works.

Normally, you can find the game on the App Store of your phone or get it from the official website. Apart from that, some may need to remove it. In this article, we are going to learn how to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via various methods.

Genshin Impact features the characteristic anime style

After all, there might be several reasons why a gamer likes to remove such an amazing game from their platform. Maybe they need to start the game anew, free up some space, and get rid of some unpredicted issues, or maybe they just do not like the game in the rarest situations. If you are one of those players, then this tutorial is for you.

We have prepared three essential methods to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC in this article. Proceed to the titles down here and find the method that suits you the most. 

Method 1: How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via the Windows Settings or Control Panel

As most of you already know, this is the easiest way to remove an application on Windows OS. Built-in features in Windows allow you to effortlessly uninstall a program and also see a list of what you have already installed on your machine.

Although this might not be the best solution in our case, it is still the easiest, most straightforward, and uncluttered solution available to uninstall an app on Windows. All you need to know is just some alphabet in Windows.

You can uninstall an application on Windows using two different options: Control Panel and Settings. Let us go through both methods here.

How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via Control Panel

  • Step 1: Open Control Panel. To do so, you can simply press the Windows button on your keyboard and type “Control Panel.” The feature shows up quickly.
  • Step 2: On the upper right corner of the screen, select “View by: Category” in the dropdown menu.
  • Step 3: Under the “Programs” section, click on “Uninstall a Program.”
  • Step 4: You can see the list of all programs you already have on your system. Locate Genshin Impact on the list.
  • Step 5: Right-click on it and click on the “Uninstall” button.
  • Step 6: Follow the simple on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation process.
How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via settings

How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via Settings

  • Step 1: Hold together the “Win + I” keys to open Settings. You can also open the start menu and click on the gear icon to open Settings.
  • Step 2: Click on “Apps.”
  • Step 3: Click on “Apps & features.”
  • Step 4: Locate Genshin Impact on the list of your apps and select “Uninstall.”
  • Step 5: Follow the simple on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation process.

If any kind of unpredicted issues happens, you can leave the steps up there and head to the next methods down here.

Method 2: How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via Epic Games Launcher

This is a game platform by Epic Games that you can use to launch, repair, and manage your existing games. It is needless to say that you can uninstall the games via this launcher easily.

The process is quite easy, as it was in method 1 too. Let us check the steps and see how it works.

  • Step 1: Run Epic Games Launcher on your machine. 
  • Step 2: On the left side of the launcher, select “Library.”
  • Step 3: For Genshin Impact, click on the three-dot-like icon beneath the game.
  • Step 4: On the popped-up menu, click on the “Uninstall” button.
  • Step 5: A window appears, asking for confirmation. Simply click on the blue “Uninstall” button to confirm your decision.
  • Step 6: Wait patiently as the uninstallation process takes place and is finished.
How to uninstall Genshin Impact with Epic Games launcher
How to uninstall Genshin Impact with Epic Games launcher

Method 3: How to uninstall Genshin Impact on PC via different software uninstallers

The methods up there are not the only solutions to remove an app from Windows. Many slightly professional users tend to install a distinct uninstaller app to uninstall their other apps completely from the system.

Not only are these kinds of apps useful for uninstalling other apps, but they can also be used for clearing your machine from junk files and leftovers when you normally remove an app via Windows itself. They can uninstall and cleanse everything more thoroughly.

The process of removing apps in these uninstallers is pretty identical. 

  • Step 1: Download and install a software uninstaller you are interested in. Ashampoo Uninstaller, Wise Program Uninstaller, and Revo Uninstaller are just a few examples.
  • Step 2: Locate the list of all programs already installed on your machine.
  • Step 3: Select Genshin Impact and find the uninstallation button/option. The program does the job for you as cleanly as possible.
How to uninstall Genshin Impact with Revo Uninstaller
How to uninstall Genshin Impact with Revo Uninstaller

How can I completely delete my Genshin Impact game account?

When you uninstall Genshin Impact on PC, the app vanishes, but your game account remains untouched and you can re-install the game, log into your account and play again. 

It is possible for players to not only uninstall the game but also delete their accounts as well. To do so, you need to simply send an email to the support team and ask them to delete your miHoYo account. They will take your login details and delete the account for you within 30 to 60 days.

This is the only approach if you tend to delete your account and start the game anew. Be noted that you do not have to wait for your current account to be deleted to start the game freshly. Once you ask the team to delete your current account, you can create a new account using a new email and start playing from scratch right away.

Do you know other methods to uninstall Genshin Impact?

The methods up there are highly likely to accomplish your needs. It is a piece of cake to remove any kind of app on Windows. However, unknown problems always appear when in the most unexpected situations.

Did you face any issues when uninstalling Genshin Impact using the methods above? Did you find a better solution? Contact us and let us know how it went.


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