To uninstall League of Legends on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find League of Legends, click the ⋯ menu, and choose Uninstall. That removes the game, but the Riot Client and Riot Vanguard anti-cheat stay behind. If you want everything gone, uninstall those two separately and restart your PC.
Quick Answer
Settings > Apps > Installed apps > League of Legends > ⋯ > Uninstall. Then uninstall Riot Vanguard and, if you don’t play other Riot games, the Riot Client.
Step 1: Uninstall the Game
- Close League of Legends and the Riot Client. Check the taskbar’s hidden icons and quit the client there if it’s running.
- Open Settings (Windows + I) > Apps > Installed apps.
- Search for League.
- Click ⋯ next to League of Legends and choose Uninstall, then confirm.
Step 2: Remove Riot Vanguard
- Right-click the Vanguard icon in the hidden-icons area of the taskbar and choose the uninstall option (Riot’s support pages describe it under the icon’s advanced menu), or
- Find Riot Vanguard in Settings > Apps > Installed apps and choose Uninstall.
- Restart your PC. Vanguard runs at startup, so a restart finishes the removal.
Step 3: Remove the Riot Client (Optional)
Only do this if you don’t play other Riot games. Uninstall Riot Client from Installed apps; full steps are in how to uninstall Riot Client on Windows 11.
What Gets Removed
| Component | Removed by uninstalling the game? |
|---|---|
| League of Legends game files | Yes |
| Riot Vanguard (anti-cheat) | No, uninstall separately |
| Riot Client (launcher) | No, uninstall separately |
| Leftover folders (often C:\Riot Games) | Sometimes left; delete after the uninstall if empty |
Troubleshooting
- “Close the Riot Client first”: End Riot Client processes in Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), then try again.
- Vanguard won’t uninstall: Restart first so it isn’t running, then uninstall from Installed apps.
- Uninstall button grayed out: You may need admin rights; see getting administrator privileges.
- Just need to fix the game? Try the Riot Client’s repair option before uninstalling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does uninstalling League remove Vanguard?
No. Vanguard is a separate program and must be removed on its own.
Will I lose my account or progress?
No. Your account, champions and skins are stored online.
Can I reinstall later?
Yes. Download the installer from the official site and sign in.
Summary
- Close the game and Riot Client.
- Uninstall League of Legends from Installed apps.
- Uninstall Riot Vanguard and restart.
- Optionally remove the Riot Client and leftover folders.
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