If you’re looking to uninstall Valorant from your computer for any reason, the process is fairly straightforward. Follow the steps below to ensure that you remove the game efficiently and completely from your system.
Step 1: Closing Vanguard
First things first, you’ll need to make sure that Vanguard, Valorant’s anti-cheat program, is fully closed. To do this, simply right-click on the Vanguard logo in your taskbar and select ‘Exit Vanguard’.
Step 2: Navigating to the Control Panel
Next, you’ll want to head over to the Windows search bar located at the bottom left corner of your screen. Type in ‘Control Panel’ and hit Enter to open it up.
Step 3: Accessing Program Uninstallation
Once you’re in the Control Panel, navigate to the ‘Programs’ section and look for the option labeled ‘Uninstall a program’. Click on this option to proceed.
Step 4: Locating Valorant in the List of Programs
After clicking on ‘Uninstall a program’, a list of installed programs on your computer will appear. Scroll through this list and search for Valorant among the entries.
Step 5: Initiating Uninstallation Process
Once you’ve located Valorant, click on it to highlight the program. Look for the ‘Uninstall’ option at the top of the list and click on it to begin the uninstallation process.
Step 6: Following Uninstallation Prompts
Follow the on-screen prompts that appear during the uninstallation process. You may be asked to confirm your decision to remove Valorant from your system.
Step 7: Completing Uninstallation
After confirming the uninstallation, the process will initiate, and Valorant will be removed from your computer. Once the process is complete, you may need to restart your system to finalize the removal.
Step 8: Ensuring Vanguard Removal
Double-check that Vanguard has been entirely removed from your system as well. You can do this by ensuring that the Vanguard logo is no longer present in your taskbar.
Step 9: Cleaning Up Residual Files
It’s recommended to perform a thorough search for any residual files or folders related to Valorant on your computer. Deleting these remnants will help ensure a complete uninstallation.
Step 10: Confirming Valorant Deletion
Once you’ve cleaned up any residual files, it’s advisable to double-check that Valorant has been entirely deleted from your system by doing a search for any remaining traces.
Step 11: Post-Uninstallation Maintenance
Consider performing a system cleanup or maintenance after removing Valorant to optimize the performance of your computer and ensure no lingering issues related to the game.
Step 12: Enjoying a Valorant-Free System
With Valorant successfully uninstalled from your computer, you can now enjoy a system free from the game and its associated files. Feel free to explore other games or applications without the presence of Valorant.
