[Answered] How Do I Uninstall Unreal Engine 5?

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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:

Via the Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Navigate to the Library section.
- Find the installed version of Unreal Engine 5.
- Click on the three dots next to the engine version.
- Select Uninstall from the dropdown menu.
Via Control Panel:
- Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
- Find Epic Games Launcher or Unreal Engine.
- Click Uninstall and follow the prompts.
Manual Removal:
- Delete the folder where UE5 is installed, which by default is usually C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_5.x.
- Remove any remaining folders and files related to Unreal Engine in your user directory.

For macOS:

Via Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Go to the Library tab.
- Next to the engine version, click on the gear icon.
- Choose Uninstall.
Manual Removal:
- Trash the Unreal Engine folder found typically in /Users/Shared/Epic Games/UE_5.x.
- Additionally, delete any associated files in ~/Library/Application Support/Epic.

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:

Don't forget to back up any projects or important data before uninstalling.
If the uninstallation fails for some reason, restart your computer and attempt the process again.
You might need administrative privileges to uninstall UE5 properly.

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