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Wokiller
Copper Contributor
Mar 31, 2026

How to full uninstall valorant on pc without riot client

Why can't I delete Valorant off my computer? I tried the official Riot Client but it won't launch on my Windows 11 PC, so I can't uninstall Valorant the normal way. I need to delete the game complete...
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Nobel_Baynes
Steel Contributor
Mar 31, 2026

You can't uninstall Valorant normally because its anti-cheat system, Riot Vanguard, runs at a deep level in your system, and the Riot Client often keeps running in the background even after you close the game window. This is why you can't delete Valorant off my computer.

Uninstalling Valorant will not automatically uninstall Riot Vanguard. If you want to remove it completely:

Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.

Find Riot Vanguard, click it, and select Uninstall.

You'll need to restart your computer to finish removing Vanguard.

⚠️ Important Notes

Reinstalling the Game: If you plan to play Valorant again, you'll need to reinstall both the game and Vanguard. After a fresh install, you must restart your PC for Vanguard to work properly.

Manual Removal: If all else fails, you can uninstall Vanguard manually using Command Prompt as an administrator. Run these commands one by one, then restart your PC