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Why do I have riot Vanguard?

The Riot Vanguard error occurs when the game fails to initialize the anti-cheat and usually a quick restart fixes the issue. If a restart does not fix the issue, consider reinstalling the Riot Client and Valorant.
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How do I get rid of Vanguard riot?

Uninstalling Vanguard
  1. Press the Windows Key (or click the Windows icon on your taskbar), and type “Add or remove programs,” and press Enter.
  2. Scroll till you come across Riot Vanguard, click on it, and then click Uninstall.
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Do I have to have riot Vanguard?

Yeah, you need it running to play Valorant, and trying to disable it while you're in a match or playing without entirely might get your account flagged, so I wouldn't try it. It never gets in the way though, and in most cases, you won't even notice it running- unless you're using cheat software.
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Why is Riot Vanguard on?

Riot Vanguard is an anti-cheat program that runs in the background while you're playing an online game. It monitors your computer's memory and checks for any unauthorized modifications to the game files or software. If the Vanguard detects any cheating activity, it will immediately shut down the game.
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What happens if you remove riot Vanguard?

Uninstalling it will definitely stop it from launching on boot-up, yes - though you won't be able to play Valorant without it. All the program does is prevent you from launching cheat-creation software, or other recognized cheat software.
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How do I get rid of riot client?

First uninstall the client in "Settings > Apps". Windows 11 users need to click "Apps & features". Click the Riot Games Client and select "Uninstall" (Windows 10) or click the three-dot menu icon and click "Uninstall" (Windows 11). After uninstalling the app, go to File Manager and delete any remaining files.
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Can I uninstall Riot Vanguard and still play Valorant?

Riot Vanguard will be fully uninstalled from your system. Keep in mind, you won't be able to play Valorant without Vanguard installed. If you wish to uninstall Valorant, follow the previous steps above, but search for 'Valorant' on the list of programs instead.
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Does Riot Vanguard slow down PC?

Technically it does slow your system down a bit, which will be noticeable on lower-end systems... The program is designed to block you from cheats and cheat-creation software, so most people won't even notice it running, but you can turn it off to save a few frames in other games.
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Is Riot Vanguard always running?

Riot Vanguard is an anti-cheat program that runs in the background while you're playing an online game. It monitors your computer's memory and checks for any unauthorized modifications to the game files or software.
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How do I fix Riot Vanguard Windows 11?

How to Fix Valorant Vanguard Anti-Cheat Error on Windows 11 [MiniTool Tips]
  1. Solution 1: Run Valorant as an Administrator.
  2. Solution 2: Reinstall Valorant.
  3. Solution 3: Disable Third-Party Antivirus.
  4. Solution 4: Bypass Windows Defender Firewall.
  5. Solution 5: Restart the VGC Service.
  6. Final Words.
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How do I stop unwanted programs from running on startup?

  1. From the Run command, open Msconfig. This opens the application to the General tab, as shown above. ...
  2. Click the Startup tab. Scroll through the items configured to start automatically, unchecking those that you no longer wish to have started when Windows loads.
  3. Click OK to close Msconfig.
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Why is it so hard to Uninstall Riot?

This is because Riot Client is an executable app and cannot be uninstalled from the Programs and Features window of Control Panel. The only way to uninstall Riot Client is to delete its installation folder.
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What programs does Riot Vanguard block?

The software apparently blocks programs such as OpenHardware Monitor, CoreTemp, MSI AfterBurner, MSI Mystic Light and other motherboard apps for RGB and fan control.
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Does Riot Vanguard scan your PC?

One of the primary methods that Riot Vanguard uses to detect cheats is client-side detection. What it actually means is that the anti-cheat system continuously monitors the user's computer for any signs of cheating. It does that by scanning your entire PC for any modifications made to the game files or code.
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Why is cod vanguard so laggy on PC?

Some Overlay programs such as Discord Overlay might interfere with Vanguard, leading to Vanguard lagging issues. If you are using Discord Overlay while playing Vanguard, you can try disabling Discord in-game overlay to solve the problem. You just need to go to Discord Settings and select Overlay.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall Call of Duty Vanguard?

Note that uninstalling and deleting content files will not delete your game save data.
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Why can't i quit Riot client?

so to fix this. you can click on this Hidden Icon over here and then make a right click and then Open click on open right client. so once you open the right line. now click on this profile icon on the top right and then click on exit.
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Can Riot account be deleted?

Well, we have a self-service option available to you! If you login below and prove ownership of your Riot Games account, you can queue your Riot Account for deletion.
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How to uninstall League and Riot?

Navigate to the Start menu. Type 'Control Panel'. Select 'Uninstall a program' below 'Programs'. The Riot client pop-up will do the rest and uninstall the game.
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How do I clean install riot client?

Here's how to do it:
  1. Launch League of Legends and log into your account.
  2. Minimize the client and go to your League of Legends install folder.
  3. The default install location is "C:\Riot Games\League of Legends"
  4. Delete the Config folder.
  5. Go back to your League client and launch a custom game.
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Why is there a riot client?

What is the Riot Client? The Riot Client is a central hub from which you can quickly download/install/play/peruse Riot's PC library. In fact, you've already been using the Riot Client each time you log in to one of our games!
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How do I delete all Riot and Valorant files?

To successfully remove Valorant, you need to first uninstall Riot Vanguard and then uninstall Valorant. Remember, you need to close these two programs before the uninstallation. Completely exit Valorant, then go to the system tray from Taskbar, right-click on the Riot Vanguard icon and choose Exit Vanguard.
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Is it OK to disable all startup programs?

As a general rule, it's safe to remove any startup program. If a program starts automatically, it usually provides a service that works best if it's always running, such as an antivirus program. Or, the software may be necessary to access special hardware features, such as proprietary printer software.
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Why does some apps automatically open when I start my computer?

Go to Settings > Apps > Startup to view a list of all apps that can start up automatically and determine which should be disabled. You can sort the list by name, status, or startup impact. A switch next to each app indicates a status of On or Off to tell you whether or not that app is currently in your startup routine.
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