Follow these steps to remove Epic Games Launcher: Launch App Cleaner & Uninstaller. From the list of scanned apps, select Epic Games Launcher and click Remove.
- You can download 'Fortnite' on a PC through the Epic Games Launcher, which you can download and access through Epic Games' website.
- The Epic Games Launcher lets you download and install every title made by Epic Games, including all three versions of 'Fortnite.'
- The 'Fortnite' app is free to download, and both 'Fortnite Battle Royale' and 'Fortnite Creative' are free to play, but you'll need to pay to play 'Fortnite: Save the World.'
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If you're generally familiar with the gaming world, and unless you're living under a rock, you've definitely heard of Epic Games' successful third-person shooter game 'Fortnite.'
A big part of 'Fortnite's' popularity comes from how many systems it's available on. You can play 'Fortnite' nearly anywhere, but the most competitive gamers play it on their PC.
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You can download the 'Fortnite' app on your PC for free and use it to play any of 'Fortnite's' main three game modes.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to download 'Fortnite' on your PC, so that you can start playing with your friends, your family, and strangers around the world.
How to download 'Fortnite' on a PC
To download 'Fortnite,' you'll first need to create an Epic Games account through one of the various sign-up methods listed on the platform's account registration page.
Once you have an account, you'll proceed to download 'Fortnite' through the Epic Games Launcher:
1. In a web browser, go to the 'Fortnite' landing page on Epic Games' website. This is where you'll download the Epic Games Launcher from. A download should start immediately, but if it doesn't, click 'Windows.'
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Select the 'Windows' download. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider2. If you're asked where you want to save the download, just save it anywhere you'll be able to find it, like your desktop.
3. Once the Epic Games Launcher downloads, open the file to install it. If you receive a message asking for permission to make changes to your computer, click 'Yes.'
4. In the software launcher window, click 'Install.' The Epic Games Launcher will install, update itself, and then prompt you to log into your Epic Games account. You can use nearly a dozen different services to log in, or create a new account.
© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Install the Launcher. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider5. Once the Epic Games Launcher opens, find the page for 'Fortnite.' You'll be able to find it on the 'Home' tab, or by searching for it in the 'Store' tab.
© William Antonelli/Business Insider You can find Fortnite easily in the Epic Games Store. William Antonelli/Business Insider6. On the 'Fortnite' page, click the yellow 'Get' button in the bottom-right corner.
© Willam Antonelli/Business Insider Click the 'Get' option to add 'Fortnite' to your library. Willam Antonelli/Business Insider7. Click 'Library' in the left sidebar, and then click the grayed-out 'Fortnite' picture.
© William Antonelli/Business Insider You can download Fortnite from this page. William Antonelli/Business Insider8. You'll be asked where you want to install 'Fortnite,' and if you'd like it to update automatically whenever a new version is available. You can also create a shortcut for it on your desktop, which is incredibly useful for launching the game quickly.
© William Antonelli/Business Insider You should keep automatic updates enabled. William Antonelli/Business Insider9. If you have enough space on your computer, the game will begin downloading immediately. Wait for it to download — you can click 'Downloads' in the left sidebar to see its progress — and once it's finished, launch it from the 'Library' tab.
Once 'Fortnite' opens, you'll be able to decide which mode you want to play: 'Battle Royale,' 'Creative,' or 'Save the World.'
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Use Launchpad to delete an app
Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
- To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
- If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
- Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
- Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.
Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
Use the Finder to delete an app
- Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
- Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
- If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
- To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.
Learn more
To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.
- To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
- You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.
Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Learn what to do if the Dock contains an icon with a question mark.