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How to Completely Uninstall Discord From Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
If you are running out of storage space or want to take a break from Discord, you can uninstall it from Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS. Here’s how to do it.
When you uninstall Discord, only the app, cache, and associated files are removed. Your Discord account is not deleted. So, if you want to return, simply log in and pick up where you left off. Now, let’s dive into the steps to delete Discord from your devices.
There are multiple ways to uninstall Discord from Windows. We will demonstrate the three best methods, starting with the most common.
Note: We are running on a Windows 11 machine, but the steps are the same for Windows 10 or lower.
1. Remove Discord Using Control Panel
The steps to uninstall Discord through the Control Panel are simple. You can use these steps to uninstall any app from your Windows PC. This is the easiest way to uninstall Discord from Windows. Let’s get started.
Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Control Panel, and open it.
Step 2: In the Control Panel, go to Programs.
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Programs and Features’.
Step 4: Under ‘Uninstall or change a program,’ find the Discord app and click Uninstall.
There you go. You have uninstalled Discord from your Windows PC. If you don’t want to do it through Control Panel, there’s another way. Jump to the following method.
This folder houses the application and related documents. The steps are simple. Follow along.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, type “Run”, and click Open.
Note: Alternatively, press “Windows key + R” to open the Run command box.
Step 2: Type the command in the textbox and press Enter.
“%appdata%”
Step 3: Locate the Discord folder, right-click, and delete it.
Note: Alternatively, select Discord and press ‘Shift + Delete’.
Step 4: Now, open the Run command box again by pressing ‘Windows key + R.’
Step 5: Type the command in the text box and click OK.
Type the command and click OK.
Step 7: Locate the Discord folder, select and delete it using your keyboard.
Fully uninstalling Discord from your Windows PC allows you to explore alternative methods of deleting the program.
This method isn’t as straightforward as the one above, but the steps are simple to follow and execute. We strongly advise you to back up the Windows Registry before proceeding with the steps below. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Registry Editor, and click ‘Run as administrator.’ You can also press ‘Windows key + R’ to open the Run command box, type regedit.exe, and click OK to open Registry Editor.
Select Yes in the prompt.
Step 2: Enter the address in the top address bar.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Discord
Step 3: Select the Discord folder, right-click, and delete it.
That’s it! You removed Discord from your Windows PC. If you are not running on Windows but on Mac, continue reading.
Uninstalling Discord from Mac is easy. We have covered different ways to delete apps from your Mac that you can check out.
Before you remove Discord from your Mac, make sure it isn’t running in the background. Follow the steps below:
– Step 1: Open Finder from the Dock.
Step 2: Go to the Applications folder in the side pane.
Step 3: Locate the Discord app you want to delete. Right-click on its icon and choose ‘Move to Bin.’
That’s it. You have deleted Discord from your Mac. However, sometimes residual files of applications remain on your Mac. Follow the next steps to remove the residual files of the app.
Step 4: Click the Go menu in the taskbar and select ‘Go to Folder’.
Step 5: Manually go over the folders below and delete related files from the app.
– ~/Library/Caches
– ~/Library/Application Support
By deleting the Discord app on your Mac, your device will be clear of any remnants. If you only want to use Discord on your Android device, proceed to the next method for installation instructions.
How to Remove Discord from Android
Uninstalling Discord from Android devices is simple; however, the steps may differ slightly from OEM to OEM. Nonetheless, on a broader level, things are identical. Follow the steps below.
Note: For this guide, we will use the OnePlus 7T running on Android 12.
Step 1: Open Settings and tap on ‘Apps & notifications.’
Step 2: Tap on ‘See all apps’ under ‘Recently Opened Apps.’
Scroll down and tap on Discord.
Step 4: Click on Uninstall. A prompt will confirm your choice; tap OK.
That’s it. You have successfully uninstalled the Discord app from your Android device. Now, if you have an iOS device and want to uninstall Discord, continue reading.
How to Uninstall Discord from iOS
Step 1: Go to Settings and tap on General.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on iPhone Storage. From the apps list, tap on Discord.
Step 3: Finally, tap Delete App at the bottom. Now, tap Delete App again to confirm.
The Discord app has been removed from your iPhone. For more queries, check the FAQ section below.
1. Do deleted Discord users have #0000?
The # symbol designates a user’s unique 4-digit Discord tag, automatically assigned by Discord. When a user permanently deletes their account, their Discord tag is also removed. Therefore, deleted Discord users do not have the #0000 tag.
2. Why can’t I disable Discord on startup?
If you are unable to disable Discord from automatically starting, it could be due to a glitch in your Windows system. Another possibility is that the system administrator has disabled this option.
3. Where is the Discord file located?
The location of the Discord file is….
The location of the Discord file depends on the operating system and installation method. If the default settings were not changed, on Windows, the file can be found in the ‘C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\Discord’ directory. On macOS, it can be found in the ‘/Applications/Discord.app’ directory.
Discord stores various data on its servers, including user account information like username, email address, preferences, and other operational data.
Take a Break From the Gaming Clan
This is how you can uninstall Discord from different devices and platforms. Deleting the Discord app will effectively clean up your storage space. You can also delete the Discord cache to free up additional space without removing the app.
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