How to Uninstall Valorant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Valorant, the popular first-person shooter by Riot Games, is widely loved by gamers. However, if you’re looking to uninstall it, whether to free up space or take a break, here’s a straightforward guide to remove it from your system.

Why Uninstall Valorant?

There could be several reasons for uninstalling Valorant:

• Freeing up hard drive space


• Taking a break from the game


• Resolving technical issues by reinstalling the game

How to Uninstall Valorant and Riot Vanguard

Valorant installs its own anti-cheat software, Riot Vanguard, which runs automatically with the game. To completely remove Valorant, you’ll also need to uninstall Riot Vanguard.

Step 1: Close Valorant and Riot Vanguard

1. Right-click on the Taskbar and open the Task Manager.


2. Find Valorant and Riot Vanguard under the “Processes” tab.


3. Right-click each and select End Task to ensure they’re not running.

Step 2: Uninstall Valorant

1. Go to Settings > Apps on your Windows PC.


2. Scroll down to find Valorant in the list of installed applications.


3. Click Valorant and select Uninstall.


4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Step 3: Uninstall Riot Vanguard

1. Open Settings > Apps again.


2. Look for Riot Vanguard in the list of installed applications.


3. Click Riot Vanguard and select Uninstall.


4. Follow the instructions to fully remove Riot Vanguard.

Reboot Your System

Once both Valorant and Riot Vanguard are uninstalled, restart your computer to ensure all files are removed from the system.

Final Thoughts

Uninstalling Valorant can free up storage space and remove the background processes associated with Riot Vanguard. You can reinstall the game anytime by visiting the official Riot Games website.

For more details and additional troubleshooting tips, refer to TechBigo’s guide on uninstalling Valorant.