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Done playing Valorant? Follow this simple guide to uninstall the game
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Are you trying to uninstall Valorant but getting an error message that you can't? Riot Games updated their client with anti-cheating software called Vanguard, which also prevents you from accidentally deleting the game from your computer. This wikiHow article shows you step-by-step how to disable and uninstall Vanguard so you can uninstall Valorant on your Windows computer.

Things You Should Know

  • First, disable Vanguard from the System Tray.
  • Next, go to Apps in Settings to uninstall Vanguard and Valorant.
  • Alternatively, use CMD to uninstall files, then delete the Vanguard file in File Explorer.
Method 1
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Disabling Vanguard

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  1. It's in the taskbar and you can usually find it by clicking the caret "^" in the bottom right corner of the tray.
    • If you try uninstalling Valorant without disabling and getting rid of Vanguard first, you'll get an error message and the uninstall will fail.
  2. You'll see this as a red icon.
    • A menu will pop-up next to your cursor.
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  3. Click Yes to confirm your action.
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Uninstalling Vanguard & Valorant using Settings

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  1. You can do this by tapping the Win key, then typing Add or remove programs , and selecting the app result or you can open Settings, and click Apps .
  2. Remember they might be prefixed with "Riot," so searching specifically in the "V" section may not help.
    • When you left-click an item in the list, more options will drop down.
  3. You'll see this option in the bottom right corner of the highlighted app.
    • You may need to select Uninstall again to complete the process. [1]
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Uninstalling Vanguard & Vlaorant using CMD

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  1. To do this, open the Start menu or press the Win key and type CMD .
    • Right-click the result in the Start menu and select Run as administrator .
  2. sc delete vgc and press Enter on your keyboard.
  3. sc delete vgk and press Enter on your keyboard.
  4. You want to ensure the changes take effect, so power your computer off, then turn it back on again.
    • Top do this, select Restart in the Power menu to reboot your system.
  5. After your computer reboots, you can delete the Vanguard folder. If you don't restart your computer, you'll get an error and will be unable to delete it.
  6. \PROGRAM FILES\". If you don't know how to get there, go to This PC > Local Disk > Program Files."
  7. You can also drag and drop the file into the recycling bin. [2]
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