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How do I restart Epic Games?

How to restart the Epic Games Launcher
  1. Close the launcher by right-clicking the system tray icon in the bottom right corner of your taskbar, then selecting Exit.
  2. Remove any command line arguments you may have from the launcher desktop shortcut's target line. ...
  3. Click Apply.
  4. Re-open the launcher.
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How do you restart and update Epic Games?

To do this, click your profile icon in the top right corner of the Launcher and select Settings. If you see a RESTART AND UPDATE button select it to update the Launcher.
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How do I refresh my Epic Games library?

Refresh Library: Click the Refresh icon to update the library view. You have logged into the wrong Epic Games account: If you're logged into the wrong Epic Games account, you will not see the games that were previously available. Make sure you're using the correct Epic Games account.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall Epic Games?

Uninstall and reinstall your game

Click on your Library. Click on the three dots next to the game you are trying to play. Click on Uninstall. Restart the Epic Games Launcher and try to install your game again.
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Does uninstalling Epic Games delete games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher also uninstalls all installed games.
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What happens if you delete Epic Games?

This process deletes all purchases, in-game progress, and items associated with your Epic Games account. When you log in, the ACCOUNT SETTINGS page displays.
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How do I reinstall Epic Games services?

Open the Epic Games Launcher and sign in with your Epic Games account. Open the Epic Games Launcher's Settings. Look for the Epic Online Services Install Available description section. Click Install Now.
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Does Epic back up saves?

Epic Games Store: Click your profile and then select Settings. Under Preferences, check to make sure that Enable Cloud Saves is checked.
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How do I backup and restore Epic Games?

Make a backup copy the game you want to move on your computer.
  1. Navigate to the game installation directory. ( Default: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\[Game Name])
  2. Copy this game folder to another location on your computer.
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How do I fix Epic Games running?

Shut down the game via Task Manager
  1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
  2. Click Task Manager.
  3. Click Processes.
  4. Find the game that's still running and click on it. ( Example below is using Magic: The Gathering Arena)
  5. Click End Task.
  6. Relaunch your game.
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How do I get to Epic Games settings?

Open the Epic Games Launcher. Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click Settings.
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Where is Epic Games save data stored?

Save files are located in your local "Documents\My Games\Borderlands 3\Saved\SaveGames\" folder, with each Steam or Epic account having its own unique identification label (a long string of numbers and letters).
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Are Epic Games stored on the cloud?

Open the Epic Games Launcher. Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click Settings. Select the Enable Cloud Saves checkbox.
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Do you keep free Epic Games forever?

When you claim a free game, it's yours to keep - even after the game is no longer available to new customers for free.
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Why is Epic not working?

Check your connectivity - items may not load properly due to a bad internet connection. As a test, try connecting to Epic through another internet connection, for example, a wifi hotspot. You can also check your connection here. If you're using the website, try clearing your cache and cookies.
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Can you reinstall Epic Games launcher without deleting games?

as long as you dont delete your Epic game account, you can always reinstall the launcher and all the games in your acount.
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Will I lose my fortnite skins if I delete my Epic Games account?

Yes. As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms.
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Do Epic Games accounts expire?

In a nutshell, Epic Games can choose to delete accounts as and when they feel like it, without prior intimation to players as well. However, Epic Games doesn't really delete inactive accounts.
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Does deleting a game delete your progress?

If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game. When you delete Play Games data from your account, it also deletes your Play Games data with Google. This will not delete data with the game developer.
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Does uninstalling games delete all files?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
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Does Epic Games slow down your computer?

Most applications, including Epic Games Launcher, will consume high CPU processing power due to the outdated Windows version.
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Why is Epic Games taking up so much CPU?

Epic Games Launcher's high CPU consumption can result from an in-app bug or glitch. If the system doesn't feature the latest graphics driver update, you're most likely to face the problem in the question. The launcher will consume a lot of CPU memory due to the compatibility issue with other installed applications.
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