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While the cutthroat nature of the game keeps a lot of us hooked, its quirks can easily leave players overwhelmed and yearning for a break. So, whether it\u2019s a long losing streak or just the need to \u201ctouch some grass,\u201d we\u2019re definitely not judging your choice to uninstall.\u00a0 But since you\u2019re here, you\u2019ve probably tried to get rid of VALORANT already, only to be met with an error message, a greyed-out uninstall button, or worse\u2014no option to uninstall at all. 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It gets better. Image via Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Well, it’s a choice. If you\u2019re having a bad time playing VALORANT<\/em>, taking a break and coming back after a while can help refresh your state of mind. Believe me when I say there\u2019s something satisfying about hitting the uninstall button after having \u201cthe worst game of your life.\u201d<\/p>

If you\u2019re stuck in Elo hell and are wondering what\u2019s going wrong with your grind, don\u2019t beat yourself up\u2014it isn\u2019t as uncommon as you think. Most of us have been through this. I mean, who isn\u2019t tired and annoyed about VALORANT\u2019s<\/em> weird matchmaking system and the throwers, smurfs, and toxicity it houses?<\/p>

That said, if you genuinely want to improve your mechanics, I suggest spending time in the Practice Range daily (~ 10 to 15 minutes) and playing loads of Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch games. You can try this aim routine<\/a>, which helped me get to Ascendant. If you want to improve your game sense, I recommend watching highlights of pro games and closely following how the athletes make decisions and their utility usage.<\/p>

Some players, on the other hand, choose to uninstall VALORANT<\/em> and Riot Vanguard for security reasons. While it\u2019s definitely one of the most successful anti-cheat programs in the gaming market<\/a>, Vanguard requires access to multiple sensitive components of your system. Some believe it\u2019s extremely intrusive and doesn\u2019t respect the user\u2019s privacy. But Riot assures that Vanguard is in no way spyware and is only committed to offering a fair competitive experience in VALORANT<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>

The Vanguard debate is an endless one, but if you want to uninstall VALORANT<\/em> because of it, you have the complete right to do so. After all, you can always reinstall it for free when you change your mind.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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While the cutthroat nature of the game keeps a lot of us hooked, its quirks can easily leave players overwhelmed and yearning for a break. So, whether it\u2019s a long losing streak or just the need to \u201ctouch some grass,\u201d we\u2019re definitely not judging your choice to uninstall.\u00a0 But since you\u2019re here, you\u2019ve probably tried to get rid of VALORANT already, only to be met with an error message, a greyed-out uninstall button, or worse\u2014no option to uninstall at all. This guide will help you successfully uninstall the game and breathe a sigh of relief.\u00a0 Table of contentsHow to uninstall VALORANT on PCExit the Riot Client appDisable or uninstall Riot VanguardRestart your PC, then ensure all files are goneHow to uninstall VALORANT on XboxHow to uninstall VALORANT on PlayStationHow to delete your VALORANT accountHow to reinstall VALORANTShould you uninstall VALORANT?\u00a0 How to uninstall VALORANT on PC The basic process is pretty simple: Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Installed Apps. Here, find VALORANT and click on the three dots on the right side of its box. Choose Uninstall. You can also uninstall it from the Control Panel\u2019s \"Add or remove programs\" feature. If you\u2019re unable to uninstall VALORANT on PC due to an error message or lack of options, here\u2019s what you should try: Exit the Riot Client app The Riot Client app is usually programmed to start up as soon as you switch on your PC. Even if you click on the close button on the top of its box, the app may keep running in the background, thus throwing an error every time you try to uninstall VALORANT. You have to exit it from the System Tray\u2014follow these steps: Open up the System Tray (upwards arrow) from the right corner of the taskbar below.\u00a0 Find the icon for Riot Client and right-click on it. Select Exit. Now, open the Apps list on your PC and try to uninstall VALORANT. It should go through. Disable or uninstall Riot Vanguard To disable Riot Vanguard, do this: Open up the System Tray (upwards arrow) from the right corner of the taskbar below.\u00a0 Find the icon for Riot Vanguard and right-click on it. Select Exit Vanguard. A confirmation dialog box may pop up. Choose \u201cYes.\u201d Now, try to uninstall VALORANT. If this doesn\u2019t work, uninstall Riot Vanguard from the App list and then try again. Restart your PC, then ensure all files are gone Once the game is uninstalled, restart your PC and do one last check to make sure that there are no files from the game. Open up File Explorer and type in \"C:\\Riot Games\" to find the Riot Games directory in your system. If there are any folders that remain here, feel free to delete them. How to uninstall VALORANT on Xbox If you want to get rid of VALORANT from your Xbox console, follow these steps: From the home screen, press the Xbox button on your controller and open the \u201cMy Games & Apps\u201d menu.\u00a0 Find VALORANT in the list and while hovering over it, press the Menu button (three horizontal lines) on your controller. Choose Uninstall.\u00a0 How to uninstall VALORANT on PlayStation Similar to Xbox, uninstalling VALORANT on PlayStation is straightforward and shouldn\u2019t throw any errors related to Vanguard or Riot Client. Just follow these steps: Open your games library on your PS5 and find VALORANT. While hovering over it, press the Options button on your controller and the select Delete. How to delete your VALORANT account If uninstalling VALORANT isn\u2019t enough, you can choose to fully delete your account. But before choosing to do that, make sure you know the consequences.\u00a0 To delete your VALORANT profile, you have to delete your entire Riot account, meaning it\u2019ll remove the progress and content for all Riot games you play, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and others. After submitting the request to delete, however, you get a 30-day grace period. If you change your mind during this period, you can notify Riot about it and get your account back. But if you fail to contact Riot before the grace period expires, you\u2019ll lose your account forever. Now that you know the rules, let\u2019s check out the process to delete your account: Open the \u201cSubmit Ticket\u201d page for VALORANT. From the Request Type dropdown, choose Account Management, Data Requests, and Deletion. Log in if you aren\u2019t already. Next, choose the platform you\u2019re on and then type in a relevant Subject. From the Inquiry dropdown, choose Account Deletion and then check all the boxes to acknowledge the rules. Write a short description of why you want to delete the game.\u00a0 Select Submit. Now, wait for a Riot Support employee to contact you about your request. If you change your mind before the grace period ends, you can submit a ticket in the same manner to retract your request. How to reinstall VALORANT If you regret uninstalling VALORANT and want to restart your grind, there\u2019s no shame in admitting your undying love for the game\u2014I\u2019m a victim, too. Thankfully, reinstalling it isn\u2019t much of a hassle: On PC, simply launch the VALORANT official website on a browser and select Play For Free. You can also reinstall it from the Riot Client app directly. On Xbox or PlayStation, you need to visit the respective app store and choose to download the game again.\u00a0 Should you uninstall VALORANT?\u00a0 Well, it's a choice. If you\u2019re having a bad time playing VALORANT, taking a break and coming back after a while can help refresh your state of mind. Believe me when I say there\u2019s something satisfying about hitting the uninstall button after having \u201cthe worst game of your life.\u201d If you\u2019re stuck in Elo hell and are wondering what\u2019s going wrong with your grind, don\u2019t beat yourself up\u2014it isn\u2019t as uncommon as you think. Most of us have been through this. I mean, who isn\u2019t tired and annoyed about VALORANT\u2019s weird matchmaking system and the throwers, smurfs, and toxicity it houses? That said, if you genuinely want to improve your mechanics, I suggest spending time in the Practice Range daily (~ 10 to 15 minutes) and playing loads of Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch games. You can try this aim routine, which helped me get to Ascendant. If you want to improve your game sense, I recommend watching highlights of pro games and closely following how the athletes make decisions and their utility usage. Some players, on the other hand, choose to uninstall VALORANT and Riot Vanguard for security reasons. While it\u2019s definitely one of the most successful anti-cheat programs in the gaming market, Vanguard requires access to multiple sensitive components of your system. Some believe it\u2019s extremely intrusive and doesn\u2019t respect the user\u2019s privacy. But Riot assures that Vanguard is in no way spyware and is only committed to offering a fair competitive experience in VALORANT. The Vanguard debate is an endless one, but if you want to uninstall VALORANT because of it, you have the complete right to do so. 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