{"id":11827,"date":"2025-03-21T16:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=11827"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:26:33","slug":"how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-pc-and-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-pc-and-console","title":{"rendered":"How To Uninstall VALORANT On PC And Console"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Considering that VALORANT is one of the most popular tactical hero shooters, it may seem odd that someone would choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-pc-and-console\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"275\" title=\"Valorant uninstall\">uninstall VALORANT<\/a>. The thing is, there are plenty of good reasons, from burnout and boredom to troubleshooting corrupted files and fixing pesky errors that make the game unplayable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of that sounds like you, this step-by-step guide will help you learn how to delete VALORANT from your PC or console. By the end, you\u2019ll know how to remove all associated Riot Client and Riot Vanguard anti-cheat files to ensure a clean reinstall if you ever want to return to the grind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>How To Uninstall VALORANT<\/h2><nav><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-delete-valorant-from-pc\">How To Delete VALORANT From PC<\/a><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-uninstall-valorant-from-control-panel\">How To Uninstall VALORANT From Control Panel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-manually-uninstall-valorant-with-command-prompt\">How To Manually Uninstall VALORANT With Command Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-riot-client\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On Riot Client<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-remove-residual-valorant-game-files\">How To Remove Residual VALORANT Game Files<\/a><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#delete-registry-entries\">Delete Registry Entries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#remove-local-app-data-files\">Remove Local App Data Files<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-uninstall-valorant-console\">How To Uninstall VALORANT Console<\/a><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-ps-5\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On PS5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-xbox-series-x-s\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On Xbox Series X|S<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-reinstall-valorant-on-pc\">How To Reinstall VALORANT On PC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-do-gamers-uninstall-valorant\">Why Do Gamers Uninstall VALORANT?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-valorant-from-pc\">How To Delete VALORANT From PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying goodbye to VALORANT is tough, but uninstalling it is easy. In the next section, we\u2019ll go over two foolproof methods to completely wipe the game from your Windows 10\/11 PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-valorant-from-control-panel\">How To Uninstall VALORANT From Control Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, you\u2019ll need to uninstall Riot Vanguard (i.e., VALORANT\u2019s anti-cheat software).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the Riot Vanguard icon in the system tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cMore\u201d > \u201cUninstall Vanguard.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cYes\u201d to confirm its removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can proceed with the uninstallation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Control Panel from the Start menu (Windows key).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201cPrograms\u201d > \u201cPrograms and Features.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on \u201cVALORANT.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cUninstall\u201d and follow the prompts to remove it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional step:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on \u201cRiot Client.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cUninstall\u201d and follow the prompts to remove it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you followed all the steps correctly, all programs related to VALORANT (including Riot Client and Riot Vanguard) should have been removed from your PC. Oh, and don\u2019t worry about your in-game progress and precious skins, buddies, sprays, and points. They\u2019re all stored safely on Riot\u2019s servers, so they\u2019re ready for whenever you decide to return!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>You can also remove Vanguard and VALORANT from the \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cApps\u201d &gt; \u201cInstalled apps\u201d menu on Windows 11. Just remember that any games depending on Vanguard\u2019s anti-cheat (like League of Legends) will stop working after you remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x426.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-manually-uninstall-valorant-with-command-prompt\">How To Manually Uninstall VALORANT With Command Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t uninstall VALORANT using the above methods, some files may be corrupted. In that case, you can try to forcibly delete the game files at a system level using the Command Prompt. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning: Manually deleting files with Command Prompt may cause system issues if done incorrectly. Please be careful and ensure you\u2019re only removing game-related files!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the Riot Vanguard icon in the system tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cExit Vanguard.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Search Bar (Win+S) and type \u201ccmd\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on Command Prompt and choose \u201cRun as administrator.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the following codes and press Enter:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201csc delete vgc\u201d to remove the Vanguard client service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201csc delete vgk\u201d to remove the Vanguard kernel driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ccd \u2018C:\\Riot Games\\VALORANT\u2019\u201d to go to the installation folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cdel *.* \/s \/q\u201d to delete all the VALORANT game files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ccd ..\u201d to move to the parent directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201crmdir \u2018VALORANT\u2019 \/s\u201d to delete the VALORANT folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ccd C:\\Program Files \u201d to go to the Program Files directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201crmdir \u2018Riot Vanguard\u2019 \/s \/q\u201d to delete the Riot Vanguard folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC to complete the removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-riot-client\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On Riot Client<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you can\u2019t uninstall VALORANT from the Riot Client because there\u2019s no \u201cuninstall button\u201d built into the launcher. You\u2019ll instead need to remove the game via the steps outlined in the previous sections. After you delete VALORANT, the Riot Client will detect this change and display an \u201cInstall\u201d button instead of \u201cPlay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you remove the Riot Client (but not Riot Vanguard or VALORANT itself), it will only prevent you from launching the game. However, it will not fully remove the game files from your PC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-residual-valorant-game-files\">How To Remove Residual VALORANT Game Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you delete VALORANT, the uninstaller should remove all associated game files. However, sometimes a few \u201cghost files\u201d stick around. These remnants aren\u2019t harmful to your PC but can interfere with other programs or clog up your disk space, especially if they\u2019re left to pile up over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to remove all leftover files from your PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delete-registry-entries\">Delete Registry Entries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important: We recommend creating a System Restore point before proceeding to modify or remove files in the Registry Editor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Win+R to open the \u201cRun\u201d dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u201cregedit\u201d and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the following path into the address bar: \u201cComputer\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall\\Riot Games\\Valorant.live\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the \u201cRiot Game valorant.live\u201d folder and delete it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-local-app-data-files\">Remove Local App Data Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Win+R to open the \u201cRun\u201d dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in \u201c%appdata\u201d and hit Enter.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alternate option:<\/strong> Type %appdata% directly into the address bar of the File Explorer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete the \u201cRiot Games\u201d folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat these steps for \u201c%LocalAppData%\\Riot Games\u201d and \u201c%ProgramData%\\Riot Games\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-valorant-console\">How To Uninstall VALORANT Console<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be happy to know that removing VALORANT on console isn\u2019t nearly as big of a headache as it is on PC. Follow these easy instructions to delete the game on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-ps-5\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On PS5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the PlayStation home screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find VALORANT in your game collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the Options button on your controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>You can also uninstall VALORANT directly from your Game Library or via the \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cStorage\u201d &gt; \u201cConsole Storage\u201d &gt; Games and Apps\u201d menu on PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-valorant-on-xbox-series-x-s\">How To Uninstall VALORANT On Xbox Series X|S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Xbox home screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the Xbox button on your controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201cMy Games &amp; Apps.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find VALORANT in the list of games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the Menu button (i.e., the hamburger icon) on your controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cUninstall\u201d to delete the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cUninstall All\u201d to delete any add-ons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cRemove\u201d to delete VALORANT from your groups and home screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-reinstall-valorant-on-pc\">How To Reinstall VALORANT On PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miss VALORANT already? We get it\u2014it\u2019s hard to stay away! Here\u2019s how to reinstall VALORANT on your PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/playvalorant.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALORANT website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cPlay For Free.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the installer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in with your Riot account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cInstall\u201d to begin the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation is complete, restart your PC. This will properly install all the necessary files, including the Riot Client and Riot Vanguard, and make sure they\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-gamers-uninstall-valorant\">Why Do Gamers Uninstall VALORANT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why gamers may need to uninstall VALORANT. Most of the time, it\u2019s not about quitting but rather just a necessity. For example, errors like VAN140 (a connection problem) or VAN9002 (an exploit protection conflict) can make launching the game impossible, often requiring a fresh install to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these technical headaches, the relentless grind of ranked play can take a toll on you, making the game feel more like a chore than fun. In such cases, uninstalling VALORANT can be a healthy time-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you just need a break or it\u2019s time for a total separation from Riot\u2019s FPS, it\u2019s important to properly remove all game files to ensure a smooth return when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uninstalled VALORANT but still want to keep up with the esports scene? We\u2019ve got you covered! Visit our latest <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/valorant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>VALORANT odds<\/em><\/a><em> to watch the latest tournaments and place bets on the action as it happens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. T&amp;Cs apply. 18+ to play.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering that VALORANT is one of the most popular tactical hero shooters, it may seem odd that someone would choose to uninstall VALORANT. The thing is, there are plenty of good reasons, from burnout and boredom to troubleshooting corrupted files and fixing pesky errors that make the game unplayable. 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