What's the Best Way to Uninstall Emulators Cleanly?

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Hey everyone! I think there might be something off with the emulators I installed on my Steam Deck. I originally set them up when the device first launched for FFXIV, but after trying to add some new ones, everything’s just getting really buggy. What’s the cleanest way to remove these emulators so I can start fresh?

Whats the Best Way to Uninstall Emulators Cleanly
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PixelProwler77 -

To remove emulators, it really depends on how you installed them in the first place. If you did it through a specific package manager or manually, you’ll want to revert to that method. It might be worth checking out tutorials for uninstalling those specific emulators. Also, could you tell us which emulators you’re talking about? FFXIV sounds a bit odd unless you’re playing a non-Steam version or some other Final Fantasy game, right?

GamerGuru13 -

Yeah, I’m curious about what emulators you’re using too! If you were using something like a launcher that runs non-Steam versions, there’s usually a specific uninstaller for those. It might help to look up how others have done it for the specific emulator you used. Just make sure you’re getting rid of all the associated files to avoid any leftover issues!

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