Fix: Valorant Not Uninstalling on Windows 11

Valorant is a highly competitive and popular first-person shooter game from Riot Games; however, if the game doesn’t align with your preferences and you are struggling to uninstall from your Windows PC, fret not! This guide can help.

We will explore three methods with simple steps to fix Valorant not uninstalling on Windows 11 right after discussing the common reasons for the problem.

Why can’t I uninstall Valorant on Windows 11?

• Processes related to the app are running in the background.
• Anti-cheat software Riot Vanguard is still installed.
• Valorant is outdated, and the uninstaller doesn’t work with it.

How do I force uninstall Valorant on Windows 11?

Before proceeding with any steps for uninstalling the program, go through the following preliminary checks:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, locate all game-related processes, right-click one by one, and click End process.
• Right-click the Riot Vanguard icon from the system tray and choose Exit Vanguard.
• Make sure you have the updated version of Valorant before starting the process.

1. Using the Settings app

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps, then click Installed apps.
3. Locate Riot Vanguard, click the three dots icon, then select Uninstall.
4. Click Uninstall to confirm the action.
5. Next, look for Valorant, and click three dots, then select Uninstall.
6. Click Uninstall again to initiate the removal of the app.

2. Using the Control Panel

1. Press the Windows key, type control panel in the search box, and click Open.
2. Select Category for View by and click Uninstall a program under Programs.
3. On the Programs and Features window, locate Riot Vanguard and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
5. Next, locate Valorant, then click Uninstall and follow the prompts to remove the app.
6. Restart your computer.

You can use this method to uninstall Valorant from your computer when the Valorant is not opening on your Windows 11 issue; read this guide to learn more.

3. Using the Command Prompt

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search bar, and click Run as administrator to open Command Prompt with elevated rights.
2. Click Yes on the UAC prompt.
3. Type the following command to uninstall Riot Vanguard and hit Enter : sc delete vgc
4. Copy & paste the following command to delete Valorant and press Enter : sc delete vgk
5. Fermez la fenêtre d’invite de commande et redémarrez votre ordinateur.
6. Une fois votre PC allumé, connectez-vous et appuyez sur Windows + E pour ouvrir Explorateur de fichiers.
7. Accédez à ce dossier :C:\Program Files\Riot Games
8. Localisez et sélectionnez le dossier Riot Vanguard, puis cliquez sur le bouton Supprimer.
9. Redémarrez votre ordinateur pour que les modifications prennent effet.

Pour désinstaller complètement Valorant de votre ordinateur, vous devez fermer tous les processus qui lui sont associés et fermer Riot Vanguard, puis suivre l’une des méthodes pour le supprimer.

Vous devez désinstaller l’application client Riot également si vous ne l’aviez que grâce à Valorant ; lisez ce guide pour connaître les étapes. Dites-nous combien d’espace disque avez-vous récupéré après la désinstallation de l’application dans la section commentaires ci-dessous.