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To uninstall VALORANT, close the Riot client, remove VALORANT through Windows Installed apps, then—if you want Riot’s fuller cleanup—delete the game and Riot Client folders Riot identifies and restart Windows. Riot Vanguard is separate, so uninstall it separately if you want it removed too. Riot does not promise a completion time; prompts, folder checks, or a restart can add time.
Uninstall VALORANT through Windows
- Close the Riot client.
- Open Windows Installed apps. The exact route or label may vary by Windows version.
- Find VALORANT, choose Uninstall, and follow any prompts.
- Restart if Windows or the uninstall process requires it.
These are the standard removal steps in Riot Games Support’s October 23, 2025 instructions.
Remove Riot’s listed game folders for a fuller cleanup
Riot documents the following additional cleanup after uninstalling VALORANT. Delete only the named folders if they remain; this manual cleanup is not a prerequisite for trying the normal Windows uninstall.
- Open
C:Riot Games. If present, delete theVALORANTandRiot Clientfolders. - Empty the Recycle Bin.
- Press Windows key + R, enter
%localappdata%, and press Enter. If present, delete theRiot GamesandVALORANTfolders. - Restart the computer.
These folder locations and the restart are from Riot’s VALORANT cleanup directions.
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Which removal level should you use?
| Option | What it covers | Vanguard | Restart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard uninstall | Removes VALORANT through Windows Installed apps. | Separate removal may be needed if you want Vanguard gone. | May be required by Windows or the uninstall process. |
| Riot’s fuller folder cleanup | Standard uninstall plus the listed folders under C:Riot Games and %localappdata%. |
Still separate; remove it through Installed apps if desired. | Riot’s cleanup directions include a restart. |
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