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Question: How Do I Uninstall Unreal Engine 5?

Answer

Uninstalling Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) is a straightforward process, but it depends on how you have installed UE5 on your system. Here's a step-by-step guide to uninstalling UE5:

For Windows:

  1. Via the Epic Games Launcher:
  1. Via Control Panel:
  1. Manual Removal:

For macOS:

  1. Via Epic Games Launcher:
  1. Manual Removal:

Cleanup After Uninstallation:

After uninstalling UE5, there may be leftover files. On Windows, these are often in directories such as C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\UnrealEngine\` and `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Unreal Projects. On macOS, check ~/Library/Application Support/Epic and ~/Documents/Unreal Projects. You can delete these manually if you want to remove all traces of the engine.

Additional Tips:

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully uninstall Unreal Engine 5 from your system.

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