Uninstall Valorant Through Windows Settings

The fastest way to remove Valorant is through Windows Settings, which takes about two minutes. Open Settings on your PC, then go to Apps and select Apps & features. Scroll down until you find Valorant in the list, click it once, and a menu will appear with an Uninstall button. Click that button and confirm when Windows asks if you want to remove the program.

Windows will then remove the game files and shortcuts from your computer. A progress window will appear while the uninstall runs — this usually takes 30 seconds to two minutes depending on your PC speed. Once it finishes, Valorant will no longer appear in your Apps list and the game folder will be gone.

Key Takeaways

  • You can uninstall Valorant through Windows Settings by finding it in Apps & features and clicking Uninstall.
  • The Riot Client may remain on your PC after uninstalling Valorant, and you can remove it separately through the same Settings menu.
  • If the uninstall fails or gets stuck, restarting your PC and trying again usually solves the problem.
  • Uninstalling Valorant does not delete your account or game progress — you can reinstall and log back in anytime.

Remove the Riot Client If You Only Play Valorant

Valorant runs through the Riot Client, a launcher that Riot Games uses for all its games. When you uninstall Valorant, the Riot Client usually stays on your PC. If Valorant was the only Riot game you played, you can remove the client too to free up more space.

Go back to Settings > Apps & features and search for Riot Client. Click it and select Uninstall, then confirm. The client will remove itself in about 30 seconds. If you play other Riot games like League of Legends, keep the client installed — you will need it to launch those games.

Delete Remaining Game Folders Manually

After uninstalling through Settings, a few leftover folders may remain on your hard drive. These take up minimal space but you can remove them if you want a completely clean uninstall. Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Riot Games (or wherever you installed Valorant). If the folder still exists, right-click it and select Delete.

You may also find a Valorant folder in C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local. This folder holds game settings and cache files. Deleting it is optional — it will not affect your account, but it does free up a small amount of storage. If you do not see these folders, that is normal; Windows may have already removed them during the uninstall process.

What Happens to Your Account and Game Progress

Uninstalling Valorant does not delete your account or erase your progress. Your rank, skins, agents, and all cosmetics stay saved on Riot's servers under your username. If you reinstall the game later and log back in with the same account, everything will be exactly as you left it.

You can reinstall Valorant anytime by downloading the Riot Client from Riot's official website and signing in. The game will read and you will be ready to play within minutes. There is no penalty for uninstalling and reinstalling — Riot does not limit how many times you can do this.

Troubleshoot If Uninstall Gets Stuck

Occasionally the uninstall process hangs or fails partway through. If you see an error message or the uninstall window stops responding, close it and restart your PC. Once your computer boots back up, open Settings again and try uninstalling Valorant a second time. Restarting clears temporary files that may have been blocking the removal.

If the uninstall still fails after a restart, make sure no Valorant game windows or the Riot Client are running in the background. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, look for any process with "Valorant" or "Riot" in the name, right-click it, and select End task. Then try uninstalling again. If problems persist, restart once more and the uninstall should work.

Free Up Disk Space After Uninstalling

Valorant typically takes up 35 to 50 gigabytes of storage depending on your graphics settings and how many patches you have downloaded. Uninstalling it when ready frees that space. To confirm the space is now available, right-click your C: drive in File Explorer, select Properties, and look at the free space number — it should be noticeably larger than before.

If you want to reclaim space even faster, you can empty your Recycle Bin after uninstalling. Right-click the Recycle Bin on your desktop and select Empty Recycle Bin. This permanently removes the deleted files instead of keeping them in the bin, which frees up the full amount of space when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will uninstalling Valorant delete my account?

No. Your account, rank, skins, and all progress are stored on Riot's servers, not on your PC. Uninstalling only removes the game files from your computer. You can reinstall anytime and log back in to find everything unchanged.

Do I have to uninstall the Riot Client too?

Only if you do not play any other Riot games. If you play League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or any other Riot title, keep the client installed. If Valorant was your only Riot game, you can remove the client to save space.

What if Windows says I do not have permission to uninstall?

Right-click the Uninstall button and select Run as administrator. This gives the uninstall process the permissions it needs. If that does not work, restart your PC and try again — sometimes a restart clears permission blocks.

Can I uninstall just one part of Valorant instead of the whole game?

No. Windows uninstalls the entire game at once. You cannot remove individual agents, maps, or cosmetics from your PC — the uninstall is all-or-nothing. If you want to play again, you reinstall the full game.

How long does it take to uninstall Valorant?

The uninstall usually takes one to three minutes from start to finish. The speed depends on your PC and hard drive type — solid-state drives uninstall faster than older mechanical drives. If it takes longer than five minutes, your PC may be busy with other tasks.