Does uninstall mean delete?

Does uninstall mean delete?

Does uninstall mean delete?

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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  • 2023-09-22 17:52:36
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Can i delete a game without uninstalling?
If it was just the icon, the game itself remains. If it was the game folder the icon remains (but won't do anything). If you had put both in the recycle bin, emptying the bin deletes almost all of the game, but some settings files might remain in various folders. Before “deleting”, you should try to uninstall the game.
2024-02-10 04:51:11


Does deleting a file uninstall it?
Deleting a file removes it from the location where it is stored. If the storage location is your hard disk, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin.
2023-12-12 09:50:36


Does uninstalling games delete games?
You should be able to uninstall a game normally without losing save data if it is implemented correctly. Just in case, you may have to go into the files of the game and copy the save data to a backup folder somewhere else.
2023-10-03 19:01:47


Does uninstalling a steam game delete all files?
It depends on the game, but most games save on the steam cloud so if you were to uninstall one of your games and reinstall it later. You would have all of your saves so you can continue playing from where you left off.
2023-04-07 01:46:28