🗑️ Uninstalling Hone
By default, Hone can be uninstalled like any other application through Windows.
However, in rare cases, errors may prevent a normal uninstall.
This guide walks you through all available methods to safely remove Hone.
⚠️ Important Recommendation
Before uninstalling, we strongly recommend:
Disabling all optimizations
Restarting your PC
This ensures a clean and safe removal of all system tweaks applied by Hone.
Normal Uninstallation
Open Control Panel
Navigate to Programs and Features
Locate Hone
Click Uninstall
Use a Third-Party Uninstaller (If Needed)
If Hone does not uninstall properly, a third-party uninstaller can help remove leftover files.
These tools are more powerful than the default Windows uninstaller and remove residual files automatically.
Option 1: Geek Uninstaller
Geek Uninstaller is lightweight, free, and easy to use.
Steps:
Download Geek Uninstaller
https://geekuninstaller.com/Open the program
Select Hone
Click Uninstall
Option 2: Revo Uninstaller
Revo Uninstaller is another trusted option.
Free and paid versions available
Free version works perfectly for Hone
Steps:
Download Revo Uninstaller
https://www.revouninstaller.com/start-freeware-download/Open Revo
Select Hone
Uninstall and remove leftover files
🎮 Uninstalling Hone via Epic Games
If you installed Hone through the Epic Games Store:
Open the Epic Games Launcher
Locate Hone in your library
Right-click the app
Select Uninstall
Manual Epic Games Uninstallation
Step 1: Check Epic Games Installation Folders
Navigate to the following locations and delete anything related to Hone:
C:\Program Files\Epic Games\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\
Delete only folders or files related to Hone.
Step 2: Remove Epic Manifest File
Go to:
%programdata%\Epic\EpicGamesLauncher\Data\Manifests-
Look for a file related to Hone
Filenames are random
Open files in Notepad if needed
Search for the word “Hone”
Delete only the manifest file that references Hone
(Delete the entire file, not just the text inside)
Step 3: End Epic Games Processes
Open Task Manager
End all Epic Games related processes
Step 4: Clear Epic Games Cache
Press Win + R
Paste the following path:
%localappdata%\EpicGamesLauncher
Delete the Saved folder
Step 5: Restart Your PC
Restart the system
Open Epic Games Launcher
Log back in
Hone should now be fully removed
You can reinstall the latest version cleanly