Ready to reclaim your hard drive space and bid farewell to EVE Vanguard? Whether you're making room for other games or just streamlining your PC, this comprehensive, step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire uninstallation process. Let's get started!
Step 1: Check Your EVE Online Launcher
First things first, let's see what you're working with. Have you installed EVE Vanguard through the EVE Online launcher? For many players, the game isn't a standalone application but is integrated with the main EVE Online launcher. This is a crucial distinction.
If you've installed EVE Vanguard via the EVE Online Launcher, proceed to the next step.
If you've installed it through Steam or Epic Games, skip to the relevant sections further down the guide.
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Step 2: Uninstalling EVE Vanguard from the EVE Online Launcher
This is the most common and often easiest method. CCP Games, the developer, has a built-in feature in their launcher to manage EVE Vanguard.
Sub-heading: Accessing the Tools/Cache Menu
Open the EVE Online Launcher. Make sure it's fully updated to the latest version.
In the launcher, look for the Tools or Cache menu. This is usually located in the top-right corner or within the settings of the launcher.
Click on the Tools/Cache menu. You should see a list of options related to managing your game files and cache.
Sub-heading: The 'Remove EVE Vanguard' Option
Within the Tools/Cache menu, look for an option that says "Remove EVE Vanguard" or something similar. In some versions of the launcher, this option might have been removed or moved, but it is the intended method for removing the game's files.
Click on this option. The launcher will likely ask for confirmation before proceeding.
Confirm the uninstallation. The launcher will then begin the process of deleting the EVE Vanguard game files from your hard drive.
Important Note: This process removes the game's files but doesn't necessarily remove the EVE Vanguard character portrait or icon from the character selection screen in the launcher. For many, this is just a minor visual detail.
Tip: Look for examples to make points easier to grasp.
Step 3: Manually Deleting EVE Vanguard Files (If Needed)
Sometimes, the in-launcher removal option might not be available or it might not delete all the files. If you want to be absolutely sure that every trace is gone, you can manually delete the game's folder.
Sub-heading: Locating the Shared Cache Folder
First, you need to find the EVE Online installation directory. By default, this is usually located in your
C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVEor a similar folder on your main drive.Navigate to the
SharedCachefolder within your EVE Online directory.Inside
SharedCache, you will find a folder namedeve-vanguard-tq(or a similar variant). This folder contains all the EVE Vanguard game data.
Sub-heading: Deleting the Folder
Right-click on the
eve-vanguard-tqfolder.Select "Delete" from the context menu.
Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Don't forget to empty your Recycle Bin to permanently remove the files and free up the disk space.
Step 4: Uninstalling from Windows Settings (for Windows Users)
This is a more traditional way to uninstall applications on a Windows PC and can be used as an alternative or a supplementary step.
Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
Go to Apps > Installed Apps (or Apps & features on older Windows versions).
In the list of installed applications, search for "EVE Vanguard" or "EVE Online".
If you find a separate entry for EVE Vanguard, click on it and select "Uninstall". Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
If EVE Vanguard is not listed separately, you can uninstall the entire EVE Online client from here. However, be aware that this will also remove the main EVE Online game.
Step 5: Uninstalling EVE Vanguard from Steam
If you're a Steam user, the process is straightforward and integrated with the Steam client.
QuickTip: Absorb ideas one at a time.
Open the Steam client and go to your Library.
Find "EVE Online" in your list of games.
Right-click on "EVE Online" and select "Manage" > "Uninstall".
A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the uninstallation. Click on "Uninstall" to proceed.
Steam will then remove the game files from your system.
Note: Just like with the EVE Launcher, if EVE Vanguard was a part of the main EVE Online installation, uninstalling the whole game from Steam will remove Vanguard as well.
Step 6: Uninstalling EVE Vanguard from Epic Games Launcher
For those who use the Epic Games Launcher, the steps are similar to Steam's.
Open the Epic Games Launcher.
Navigate to your Library.
Find "EVE Online" in your list of games.
Click the three dots next to the game's title.
Select "Uninstall" from the drop-down menu.
Confirm the uninstallation in the pop-up window. The launcher will then delete the game from your system.
10 Related FAQ Subheadings
How to remove the EVE Vanguard icon from the EVE Online launcher?
Unfortunately, this is a known issue. The character portrait/icon is tied to your account and not a local file. CCP has confirmed that the icon will eventually disappear from the character selection screen if you don't have the game installed.
How to check if EVE Vanguard is still running in the background?
Open your Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and look for any processes related to EVE Vanguard or CCP. If you see any, you can right-click and select "End task".
Tip: Skim once, study twice.
How to resolve uninstallation errors for EVE Vanguard?
If you encounter errors, make sure the EVE Online launcher is completely closed and there are no related processes running in the background. You may need to restart your computer and try the uninstallation process again.
How to free up the disk space after uninstalling EVE Vanguard?
After uninstalling, be sure to empty your Recycle Bin. Additionally, you can manually check the C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\SharedCache folder to ensure the eve-vanguard-tq folder has been successfully deleted.
How to uninstall EVE Vanguard from a Mac?
On a Mac, you can uninstall EVE Vanguard by moving the EVE Online Launcher application from your Applications folder to the Trash. For a complete removal, you'll need to manually delete associated files in your ~/Library folder, looking for files and folders with "EVE" or "CCP Games" in their names.
How to find the EVE Vanguard installation folder?
The game files for EVE Vanguard are typically located within the EVE Online shared cache directory, at C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\SharedCache\eve-vanguard-tq on Windows.
Tip: Note one practical point from this post.
How to uninstall EVE Online and EVE Vanguard at the same time?
You can uninstall the entire EVE Online client through Windows Settings, Steam, or the Epic Games Launcher, which will also remove EVE Vanguard if it was installed as part of the main game.
How to prevent EVE Vanguard from re-installing automatically?
Once you've uninstalled the game, it should not automatically re-install. However, if you see the option to install it again in the launcher, you can simply ignore it.
How to use a third-party uninstaller to remove EVE Vanguard?
You can use a dedicated uninstaller program like Revo Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller to find and remove any leftover files and registry entries associated with the game, ensuring a clean removal.
How to find out if the uninstallation was successful?
After following the steps, check your hard drive space to see if it has increased. You can also search for "EVE Vanguard" in your File Explorer to see if any residual files or folders remain.
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