Uninstalling Valorant, a popular multiplayer tactical shooter game developed by Riot Games, can be done using standard methods available on Windows operating systems. Valorant is typically installed using Riot's dedicated game launcher, called the Riot Games Client (Riot Client), which also manages the installation and updates of other Riot Games titles. Uninstalling Valorant removes the game files and associated data from your computer, freeing up storage space and removing the game from your system. In this guide, we'll explore different methods for uninstalling Valorant from your computer and provide step-by-step instructions for each approach.
1. Uninstalling Valorant Using the Riot Games Client:
The Riot Games Client, also known as the Riot Client, is the primary platform for managing Riot Games titles, including Valorant. To uninstall Valorant using the Riot Client, follow these steps:
- Open the Riot Games Client on your computer. You can usually find it in the Start menu or by searching for "Riot Games" or "Riot Client."
- Once the Riot Client is open, click on the Valorant icon to select it.
- In the top-right corner of the Valorant page, click on the gear icon to open the settings menu.
- From the settings menu, select the "Uninstall" option.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall Valorant by clicking on the "Uninstall" button in the confirmation dialog box.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once the uninstallation is complete, Valorant will be removed from your computer.
2. Uninstalling Valorant Using the Control Panel:
Alternatively, you can uninstall Valorant using the Control Panel on your computer. To uninstall Valorant using the Control Panel, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel on your computer. You can usually find it by searching for "Control Panel" in the Start menu or by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Control Panel."
- In the Control Panel, navigate to the "Programs" or "Programs and Features" section.
- Find Valorant in the list of installed programs.
- Click on Valorant to select it, then click on the "Uninstall" button at the top of the list.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once the uninstallation is complete, Valorant will be removed from your computer.
3. Uninstalling Valorant Using the Start Menu:
You can also uninstall Valorant directly from the Start menu on your computer. To uninstall Valorant using the Start menu, follow these steps:
- Click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen to open the Start menu.
- Find Valorant in the list of installed programs.
- Right-click on the Valorant icon and select "Uninstall" from the context menu.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once the uninstallation is complete, Valorant will be removed from your computer.
4. Uninstalling Valorant Manually:
If you encounter any issues with the standard uninstallation methods, you can uninstall Valorant manually by deleting the game files and associated data from your computer. To uninstall Valorant manually, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the installation directory of Valorant on your computer. By default, Valorant is installed in the following directory:
C:Riot GamesVALORANT - Once you have located the Valorant installation directory, select all the files and folders related to Valorant.
- Right-click on the selected files and folders and choose "Delete" from the context menu.
- Confirm that you want to delete the selected files and folders by clicking on the "Yes" button in the confirmation dialog box.
- Once the files and folders have been deleted, empty the Recycle Bin to permanently remove them from your computer.
By following these steps, you can uninstall Valorant from your computer using standard methods available on Windows operating systems. Whether using the Riot Games Client, Control Panel, Start menu, or manual deletion, you can remove Valorant from your system and free up storage space for other applications and files.