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How do I completely Uninstall League of Legends on my pc?
So I tried removing League of Legends from my PC, but it doesn't seem completely gone. I used the normal uninstall option, yet I still notice leftover files and folders. Not sure if I missed a step o...
If you want to completely delete League of Legends (LOL) from your PC, a simple uninstall is not enough. The game and its related components (like Riot Client and Vanguard) often leave behind hidden files, cache data, and registry entries that can take up space or cause issues during reinstall. A manual deep clean ensures that every leftover file is deleted, giving you a truly fresh system.
How to completely uninstall league of legends on pc
1. First uninstall the game from settings.
2. Delete leftover folders:
C:\Riot Games C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard3. Press Win + R, type:
%localappdata% → delete Riot-related folders %appdata% → delete Riot-related folders %programdata% → delete Riot folders4. Clear temp files:
%temp% → delete all files(Optional) Open Registry Editor:
Search for Riot Games / League of Legends and delete related keys
Pros:
- Removes all leftover data
- Frees up disk space
Cons:
- Takes more time
- Risky if deleting wrong registry entries