How do I delete the game

To uninstall VALORANT, follow these steps:

  1. Close the Game and Riot Client: Ensure VALORANT and the Riot Client are not running.
  2. Uninstall Riot Vanguard:
    • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
    • Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
    • Find "Riot Vanguard" in the list, right-click and select "Uninstall."
  3. Uninstall VALORANT:
    • Go back to the Programs and Features window.
    • Find "VALORANT" in the list, right-click and select "Uninstall."
If these steps don't work, try the following:
  • Check for Active Processes: Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), and make sure no Riot or VALORANT processes are running.
  • Use Command Prompt:
    • Open Command Prompt as an administrator (Win + X, then select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
    • Type sc delete vgc, press Enter.
    • Type sc delete vgk, press Enter.
  • Delete Remaining Files:
    • Navigate to C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\ and delete the "Riot Vanguard" folder.
    • Delete the "VALORANT" folder from C:\Program Files\Riot Games\.
Once done, restart your computer. You should now be able to reinstall VALORANT.

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