How to Completely Uninstall NTE Neverness to Everness on PC

TL;DR

NTE does not show an uninstall button in the launcher by default — it is hidden in the game files.
You can uninstall NTE using three methods: via the launcher settings, via Windows Settings, or by running uninst.exe directly.
After uninstalling, you must delete leftover folders manually from %LocalAppData%, %ProgramData%, and %ProgramFiles%.
NTE installs a kernel-mode anti-cheat driver called HtAntiCheatDriver. You need to confirm it is fully removed using PowerShell.
Your in-game progress is saved to your account online — not locally. You will not lose anything if you reinstall later.

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Why Uninstalling NTE Is Confusing for Most Players

Neverness to Everness (NTE) is a popular open-world action RPG developed by Perfect World Games. It is available on PC, Android, iOS, and PS5. But when it comes to uninstalling the PC version, many players get stuck.

The reason is simple. NTE does not show a visible uninstall button inside its game launcher. This leads a lot of players to think there is no easy way to remove it, or they end up looking for third-party uninstaller tools. You do not need any of that.

This guide covers every working method to fully remove NTE from your PC. It also covers how to clean up leftover files and verify the anti-cheat driver is completely gone from your system.

One important thing before you start: Your NTE progress is saved on Perfect World’s servers, not on your PC. All your characters, currencies, and story progress stay tied to your account. If you ever reinstall the game, everything will be right where you left it — as long as you remember your login details.

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Before You Start — Close Everything First

The NTE uninstaller will not run if the game or launcher is still open in the background. Before doing anything else, close NTE completely.

Here is how to make sure it is fully closed:

Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.
Look for any process with “Neverness to Everness,” “NTE,” or “NTE Launcher” in the name.
Right-click each one and select End Task.

Once all NTE processes are closed, you are ready to uninstall.

Method 1 — Uninstall NTE Using the Game Launcher

This is the easiest method if your NTE launcher still opens normally.

Launch the NTE game client on your PC.
Click the Settings icon below the game icon in the top-left corner of the launcher.
Select the Resources tab from the left column.
Click Open Game Directory. This opens a File Explorer window, usually at a path like C:\Neverness To Everness\Client.
Close the game launcher.
In File Explorer, click on the Neverness to Everness folder in the address bar to go up one level to the main installation folder.
Find and double-click uninst.exe to start the uninstallation.
Click Yes when Windows asks for confirmation.
Click Uninstall in the launcher window to finalize the removal.
Wait for the progress bar to finish. NTE will be removed.
Restart your PC.

Method 2 — Uninstall NTE Using Windows Settings

This is the most straightforward method for most Windows users.

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Apps, then click Installed apps.
In the search bar at the top, type Neverness to Everness.
Click the three-dot menu next to the game entry.
Select Uninstall and click through the confirmation prompts.
If a separate NTE Launcher entry also appears, remove that too using the same steps.
Approve the User Account Control (UAC) dialog when it appears.
Restart your PC after the uninstaller finishes.

Restarting is important here. NTE installs a kernel-mode anti-cheat driver that only fully unloads when Windows shuts down. Without a restart, some leftover files will still be locked and cannot be deleted.

Method 3 — Uninstall NTE by Running uninst.exe Directly

Use this method if Windows Settings does not show NTE in the installed apps list, or if the Settings uninstall fails partway through.

Right-click the NTE desktop shortcut and choose Open file location.
If you do not have a desktop shortcut, browse manually to your install path. This is usually C:\Program Files\Neverness to Everness or a custom folder you picked during setup.
Move up one folder to reach the top-level NTE directory.
Find uninst.exe or uninstall.exe, right-click it, and choose Run as administrator.
Click Uninstall, then Confirm.
Wait for the process to finish, then click Confirm again on the completion screen.
Restart your PC.

How to Delete Leftover NTE Files After Uninstalling

This step is the one most guides skip. After uninstalling NTE, leftover folders can stay behind on your PC. These cause reinstall failures, stuck updates, and launcher errors if you ever install the game again.

After restarting your PC, press Windows + R and open each of these locations. Delete any folder clearly named after NTE or its launcher. Do not touch unrelated folders.

%LocalAppData% — Look for a folder named after NTE or the NTE launcher.
%ProgramData% — Delete any NTE or anti-cheat related folder here.
%ProgramFiles% — Delete the main Neverness to Everness install folder if it is still there.

Only delete folders that clearly belong to NTE. Leave everything else alone.

How to Remove the NTE Anti-Cheat Driver (HtAntiCheatDriver)

This is the most important step most players miss. NTE installs a kernel-mode anti-cheat driver registered in Windows as a service called HtAntiCheatDriver. The standard uninstaller does not always remove this service.

A leftover anti-cheat driver can cause problems. Most commonly, it triggers a “Third-party software is interfering” error when trying to launch Roblox after uninstalling NTE. The driver is still loaded in the Windows kernel even though the game is gone.

Here is how to check and remove it:

Press the Windows key, type PowerShell, right-click it, and choose Run as administrator.
Approve the UAC prompt.
Run this command:
Get-Item “HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HtAntiCheatDriver”
If you get a “path does not exist” error, the driver is already gone. The uninstall is clean.
If the key still shows up, run this command to disable the driver so it stops loading at boot:
Set-ItemProperty -Path “HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HtAntiCheatDriver” -Name “Start” -Value 4
Restart your PC again after running that command.
After rebooting, run the Get-Item check one more time to confirm the driver is now gone.

How to Confirm NTE Is Completely Removed

You know the uninstall is fully complete when all three of these are true:

Neverness to Everness no longer appears in Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
The install folder under Program Files or your custom path is empty or gone.
The PowerShell Get-Item check on HtAntiCheatDriver returns a “path does not exist” error.

Will You Lose Your Progress If You Uninstall NTE?

No. Your NTE game progress is not saved locally on your PC. It is all stored on the game servers and tied to your account. Every character you unlocked, every free S-Class character, all your currencies, and your story progress will all be there when you log back in — even on a fresh install.

Just make sure you remember your login credentials and have access to your linked email account.

How to Reinstall NTE After Uninstalling

If you ever want to come back to the game, make sure you complete all the cleanup steps above first. Starting from a clean state prevents the launcher’s update process from getting stuck on stale cache files and avoids duplicate registrations of the anti-cheat driver.

You can download the official NTE client from these platforms:

When you return to NTE, here are some helpful guides to get back up to speed:

Common Problems When Uninstalling NTE

The uninstaller won’t run

This almost always means NTE or the NTE launcher is still running in the background. Open Task Manager, find any NTE processes, and end them all. Then try the uninstaller again.

NTE is not showing up in Windows installed apps

Use Method 3 above — run uninst.exe directly from the game installation folder. This bypasses the Windows Apps list entirely.

Roblox says third-party software is interfering after uninstalling NTE

This is the HtAntiCheatDriver issue. Follow the PowerShell steps in the anti-cheat removal section above. The driver is still loaded in your Windows kernel even though NTE itself is gone. Disabling it and restarting will fix the Roblox error.

The game folder is still there after uninstalling

Some files may be locked during the uninstall process. Restart your PC first, then manually delete the remaining folder from its install location, usually under C:\Program Files\Neverness to Everness.

Ending Note

Uninstalling NTE on PC is not complicated once you know where to look. The built-in uninstaller is hidden inside the game files, and a standard removal through Windows Settings also works. The key part most players miss is cleaning up leftover folders and verifying the HtAntiCheatDriver service is gone.

Follow the steps in this guide and your system will be completely clean. And if you ever return to the game, your account progress will be exactly as you left it.

Thinking about jumping back in? Check out the NTE reroll guide or browse the best PC settings for NTE to get the smoothest experience on your next install.