{"id":13759,"date":"2022-09-05T11:51:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/?p=13759"},"modified":"2022-09-05T11:51:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:51:46","slug":"how-to-uninstall-valorant-anti-cheat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/how-to-uninstall-valorant-anti-cheat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Uninstall Valorant &#038; Anti-Cheat &#8211; [Easy Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re on the verge of uninstalling Valorant, then you might not have found the game\u2019s action up to your speed. However, removing the game from your computer entirely can be a complicated process. In this guide, we will be showing you how to uninstall Valorant &amp; anti-cheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Uninstall Valorant\u2019s Game Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valorant\u2019s anti-cheat Vanguard was and still is very controversial for a lot of people. Due to the anti-cheat running at the kernel level, a lot of newcomers have been hesitant about allowing Vanguard on their personal computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have gotten uncomfortable with the presence of Vanguard on your PC or just want to remove the game, follow the steps below to uninstall Valorant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open up your start menu and search for \u201cAdd or Remove Programs\u201d.<\/li><li>Scroll down until you see \u201cRiot Vanguard\u201d and click on uninstall.<\/li><li>A confirmation dialogue will pop-up. Confirm that you want to remove Riot Vanguard.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/OkpWZdnRsiNt-fz5w6UX7uN_5EvSu_7qWTiUyY4IjKH5NDp7y1vfPGxTn6cuGpW0kVC-g1imLIKTFvCKPUH2Ict-4L_NErRBNeTYhSG5hdG9_VvaUTj_7qa3VZCAkcpgHP_2E3dmy3NcG9g7K60V-ht1fp-c1L5_ygscVml__RXfJUkDmLzHKJS5mQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Go back to \u201cAdd or Remove Programs\u201d.<\/li><li>Sift through the list for Valorant.<\/li><li>Click uninstall and wait until the process is complete.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/tDT7oEqabZayRZugynyOwfFF9S4-iRzI4B3AYLz6wYMuHvCadwSezY8ptEjahCE06lfmn4tR-NNBIRUeWQUb0VVpVy1YjmmDz0V1qkq7loNwKY7_KW2KddeypnJcdqu-B7a2KA0GEcqGwjc_-m_JZpgfuLIHDYN8xa8PncJ1lGtEfcAIKzuuC1r12Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>If you are running an older version of Windows (Windows 8, or 8.1), you will have to open up Control Panel and find \u201cPrograms\u201d. Here, click on \u201cUninstall a Program\u201d, and you will see the list of programs that you can remove as mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering everything goes smoothly, you will have removed Valorant completely from your PC. But, if you\u2019re still left with vgk.sys in your PC, then follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unable to Remove vgk.sys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, players have not been able to remove Vanguard from their system entirely. If vgk.sys is in the installation directory despite following the steps above, there are a few methods you can use to try removing Vanguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing vgk.sys through Command Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hold down the Windows button and press R.<\/li><li>Type in \u201ccmd\u201d.<\/li><li>In the prompt, type \u201csc delete vgc\u201d and press enter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/R8mvufrdBBe0GL0H48WWytfQrC7Keyao2OpRgMefmqc7vSNnqvhEFrwn6036uR1D8aXfPUrdjDg2pHcmI8WETSHcgG4ffm9TLk6_pN8eIrSbIlpfxNX8sgU3n25sqfRqnSaPzIqneUvLH6WdI0Jg4TTVIs4TdWC_wp--pzc8Wdv1l3X_ruy9HqbJGw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>After this, type \u201csc delete vgk\u201d.<\/li><li>Restart your computer.<\/li><li>Browse to the installation folder of Vanguard and delete it completely.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/RPYGzfVbG6OvnFNBAZsrkPZMHQvlwgsMi1M-LecFVLbWgQPRjmd0nCuj0cStLRXu9PrBj-bUiFOWdtrx8g4KWGkjW1oCDmcWAzXbgmamtkrh4RZthnLfXB8IFj8rP3K16hRUo7PrYYXJDb3yJxDmSLFrydbKJVKGeNdKG2ULxnkFqE0fLomBWies6Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe-Mode Removal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start your computer in safe-mode.<\/li><li>Browse to the location of \u2018vgk.sys\u2019 and change the file extension to .txt from .sys.<\/li><li>Doing so, Windows will ignore the file on startup.<\/li><li>Start your computer normally and simply delete the file.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Vanguard Safe to Have on your PC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanguard is a very effective method of countering cheaters in Valorant. <a href=\"https:\/\/afkgaming.com\/esports\/news\/6754-is-riots-vanguard-anti-cheat-software-as-invasive-as-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Almost 97%<\/a> of the players have never been reported for cheating. To maintain the game\u2019s overall integrity, Riot has gone as far as to implement manual checks on accounts within tournaments to prevent unfairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anti-cheat has two key components, one of which is a device driver that starts up with your operating system, and the second part is a scanner that starts with your game. The driver continues to run even if you are not playing Valorant which had initially sparked a lot of controversies and a debate concerning privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kernel-level access means that third-party software that plants itself into an OS\u2019 kernel, can be detected and flagged by Vanguard. This is something that is not as easily achievable by other anti-cheats in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s good and all, but what about privacy? Riot claims that Vanguard does not and will not collect any information from your personal computer beyond what the League of Legends anti-cheat collects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all install various software on our computers almost every day. This is no different, and it is entirely up to you if you want to trust the developers. Granted that the fact Vanguard runs on Ring 0 access of Kernel is definitely something that many people can never be comfortable with. At the end of the day, it\u2019s your call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streamersplaybook.com\/how-to-uninstall-valorant-easy-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">With Vanguard\u2019s security in place, Valorant has even offered $100,000 to anyone who can hack into Vanguard.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Delete Valorant Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If for some unknown reason, you\u2019d like to delete your Valorant account, then you should know that it\u2019s entirely possible. It\u2019s a pretty addictive game, and if it\u2019s getting a little too much in the way of your real life, then it\u2019s understandable that you would want to divert yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should that be the case, then follow the steps below to permanently delete your Valorant account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Log Into your Valorant Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Valorant\u2019s website and go to the \u201cSupport\u201d page. You can go there by simply clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/support-valorant.riotgames.com\/hc\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Here, log into your account, and you will then be able to submit a ticket directly to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Ticket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting your account requires you to submit a ticket to Riot Games. Click on the \u201cSubmit a Ticket\u201d option located at the top left corner of your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the request type, select \u201cAccount Management, Data Requests, or Deletion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Y-QR8mWsuFzEUqvx3u4qUUDKhPDOsJlR8UWMSQ2Z1KcTQpOM9E8CKTKfV_Nq5JL6Gh74u04vx243sIHwPzG2iX31KYMbevGPEhrpdaz4vdoK8delNoj-B2QRbuC8j5uBGEMxOJB3h28vWje2TT1Yz9pHvJCbONPzuQiE25Ih3sTD2IWCfnOAObOfqg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill Out the Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down everything the ticket asks of you, including a description, your region and any attachments that you might want to present. Note that you really don\u2019t need to add any additional information. Simply mentioning that you\u2019d like to delete your account is more than enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a few hours, or maybe a day or two, your account should be deleted once your request gets accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/7PLahajepNwhmbOiOPKqkGy9wNWK4RajCrjgibV2YaPHGPUd1EA-B5i1PViD33xwE-Jb44ug6desrMK4sTMaE26vd0U1uftLISjHRtv9DbxoU-YaXUckIww3YD0KHu3f4R72g5PRwL5bLg3OwJ_OfjKBqtiR_SB_4LcxIth_oFWvPCmkkxtwRBZ5xQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>If you ever decide to change your mind, you can prevent the deletion from happening within 30 days. However, the account can not be re-obtained once the grace period has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Problems with Vanguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Players with Vanguard on their PC have reported that the anti-cheat definitely needs a bit more refinement. There is a chance that while playing Valorant, a few important functions on your PC, like your drivers, might not be working when you\u2019re playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after Vanguard\u2019s release, though, players could manually disable Vanguard from the system tray by exiting it. However, when you do so, you will have to restart your PC if you want to play Valorant again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned problems have been reason enough for a lot of players to outright stop playing the game. BSODs and other alarming errors deterred a small percentage of the player base from continuing their competitive journey in Valorant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s fairly easy to remove every trace of Valorant from your computer. All it takes is a bit of tweaking the control panel and command prompt, and you\u2019re good to go! If you ever feel like getting back into the game temporarily with your friends, you can always head to the website and re-install the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More From Get On Stream:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/how-do-valorant-bans-work-fully-explained\/\">How Do Valorant Bans Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/how-to-make-valorant-full-screen\/\">How To Make Valorant Full Screen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/how-to-make-valorant-high-priority\/\">How To Run Valorant In High Priority<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to quickly uninstall Valorant &#038; the Vanguard Anti-Cheats system completely from your computer with this easy 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