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Valorant is outdated, and the uninstaller doesn’t work with it.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

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

2. Using the Control Panel

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

Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search bar, and click Run as administrator to open Command Prompt with elevated rights.
Click Yes on the UAC prompt.
Type the following command to uninstall Riot Vanguard and hit Enter : sc delete vgc
Copy & paste the following command to delete Valorant and press Enter : sc delete vgk
关闭命令提示符窗口，然后重新启动计算机。
您的电脑启动后，登录并按 Windows + E 打开文件资源管理器.
导航到此文件夹：C:\Program Files\Riot Games
找到并选择Riot Vanguard文件夹，然后点击“删除”按钮。
重新启动计算机以使更改生效。