What is how to uninstall valorant?
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Uninstalling Valorant
Here's how to completely remove Valorant from your system:
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Uninstall Valorant:
- Go to your system's "Settings" or "Control Panel".
- Navigate to "Apps" or "Programs and Features".
- Find "Valorant" in the list of installed applications.
- Click on "Valorant" and select "Uninstall". Follow the on-screen prompts.
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Uninstall Riot Vanguard (Anti-Cheat):
- Riot Vanguard is Valorant's anti-cheat system, and must be uninstalled separately.
- Important: You may need to temporarily disable Riot Vanguard before you can uninstall it.
- Method 1: From System Tray: Locate the Riot Vanguard icon in your system tray (usually in the bottom-right corner of your screen). Right-click the icon and select "Exit Riot Vanguard." Then, go to "Apps" or "Programs and Features" and uninstall "Riot Vanguard".
- Method 2: Uninstall via CMD: You can uninstall Riot Vanguard via CMD prompt. Search for cmd in the search bar. Right click and run as administrator. Type: "sc delete vgc" then press enter. Next type: "sc delete vgk" then press enter. Restart your computer and uninstall Riot Vanguard with programs and features.
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Restart Your Computer: After uninstalling both Valorant and Riot Vanguard, restart your computer to ensure all files are completely removed.
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Remove Remaining Files/Folders (Optional):
- In some cases, leftover files or folders might remain.
- Check the following locations and delete any Valorant or Riot Vanguard related folders you find (be careful not to delete important system files):
C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard
C:\Riot Games\Valorant
- You might need administrator privileges to delete these folders.
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Registry Editor (Advanced - Use with Caution):
- Warning: Incorrectly editing the registry can cause serious system problems. Only proceed if you are comfortable with editing the registry.
- Open the Registry Editor (type
regedit
in the Windows search bar and press Enter).
- Search for any remaining entries related to "Valorant" or "Riot Vanguard" and delete them.
- It's recommended to back up your registry before making any changes.
Following these steps should completely remove Valorant and its associated components from your computer. Make sure to follow the procedures carefully!