How To Uninstall Riot Vanguard Cmd

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A Comprehensive Guide to Uninstalling Riot Vanguard via CMD

Hello there, Valorant players! Are you facing issues with Riot Vanguard? Perhaps it's interfering with another program, or you simply want to remove it to free up some system resources. Whatever your reason, this guide will walk you through the process of uninstalling Riot Vanguard using the Command Prompt, a powerful tool for managing your Windows system.

Ready to take control of your PC's processes? Let's begin!

Step 1: The Initial Check - Are You Ready?

Before we dive into the command line, let's make sure you're properly set up. You'll need to run the Command Prompt as an administrator to make system-level changes. If you don't, the commands won't work.

First, close all Riot Games applications. This includes Valorant, League of Legends, and the Riot Client itself. Vanguard is a kernel-level anti-cheat, and it's best to have everything related to it shut down before you proceed.
Next, make sure you know your way around the Start menu. We'll be using it to find the Command Prompt.

If you've got that covered, let's move on to the core of the process.

Step 2: Accessing the Command Prompt as an Administrator

This is a crucial step. Without administrator privileges, you won't be able to remove Vanguard.

Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
In the search bar, type "cmd". You'll see "Command Prompt" appear in the search results.
Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."
A User Account Control (UAC) pop-up will appear asking for your permission. Click "Yes" to grant administrative access.

You should now have a black command prompt window open with C:\Windows\System32> at the beginning of the line. This means you're in the right place.

Step 3: Finding the Vanguard Service and Uninstalling It

Now, let's use some commands to identify and remove Vanguard. We'll start by checking the status of the Vanguard service and then proceed to uninstall it.

Sub-heading 3.1: Checking the Vanguard Service Status

First, let's see if the service is running. This isn't a mandatory step for uninstalling, but it's good practice to understand what's happening.

Type the following command and press Enter: sc query vgk
This command queries the status of the vgk (Vanguard Kernel) service. You should see a STATE of RUNNING or STOPPED.

Sub-heading 3.2: Stopping the Vanguard Service

If the service is running, it's a good idea to stop it before you try to uninstall it.

Type the following command and press Enter: sc stop vgk
You should see a STATE of STOPPED in the output, confirming that the service has been successfully stopped.

Sub-heading 3.3: The Uninstall Command

This is the main event. We'll use a command to uninstall the Vanguard service.

Type the following command and press Enter: sc delete vgk
If successful, you will see a message that says [SC] DeleteService SUCCESS. This means the service has been removed from your system's registry.

Step 4: Removing the Vanguard Program Files

Just deleting the service isn't enough. The program files are still on your computer. Let's get rid of them.

Sub-heading 4.1: Locating the Vanguard Installation Folder

The default installation path for Riot Vanguard is usually within the Riot Games folder.

Type the following command to navigate to the Riot Games folder: cd "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard"
Note: If your Valorant installation is in a different location, you'll need to adjust the path accordingly. You can find the path by right-clicking the Valorant shortcut, going to "Properties," and looking at the "Target" field.

Sub-heading 4.2: Deleting the Vanguard Folder

Once you're in the right directory, you can delete the entire folder.

Type the following command and press Enter: rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard"
- /s stands for "subdirectories and files."
- /q stands for "quiet mode," which means it won't ask for confirmation for every file.
If the command is successful, you won't see a message. It will simply take you to a new command line.

Step 5: Restarting Your PC

After all these steps, a restart is necessary to finalize the changes and ensure that all remaining traces of Vanguard are removed from your system's memory.

You can restart your PC by closing the Command Prompt and then going to the Start menu, clicking the power button, and selecting "Restart."

Congratulations! You have successfully uninstalled Riot Vanguard using the Command Prompt.

10 Related FAQ Questions

How to check if Riot Vanguard is still installed?

You can check if Riot Vanguard is still installed by going to "Add or remove programs" in Windows Settings and searching for "Riot Vanguard." If it's not listed, it has been successfully uninstalled.

How to reinstall Riot Vanguard after uninstalling it?

To reinstall Riot Vanguard, simply launch the Riot Client or Valorant. It will automatically detect the missing anti-cheat and prompt you to install it. You may need to restart your PC after the installation.

How to uninstall Riot Vanguard from Control Panel?

Go to the Control Panel, select "Programs and Features," find "Riot Vanguard" in the list, right-click it, and select "Uninstall."

How to fix Vanguard not uninstalling error?

If you encounter an error, first try restarting your PC. If that doesn't work, try running the uninstall command from the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can also try using a third-party uninstaller tool.

How to stop Riot Vanguard from running at startup?

Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the "Startup" tab, find "Riot Vanguard," and click "Disable."

How to disable Riot Vanguard without uninstalling?

You can disable Riot Vanguard by stopping the "vgc" service. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type net stop vgc. You will need to start it again by typing net start vgc to play Valorant.

How to uninstall Vanguard without restarting the PC?

While you can perform the uninstallation steps without restarting, a restart is highly recommended to finalize the process and remove all components from memory.

How to find the Riot Vanguard installation directory?

The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard. If you can't find it there, right-click your Valorant shortcut, go to "Properties," and check the "Target" location.

How to check the status of the vgc service in CMD?

Open Command Prompt and type sc query vgc to check the status of the Vanguard User service.

How to completely remove all traces of Riot Vanguard?

After uninstalling, you can use the command rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard" in an elevated Command Prompt to delete the folder. You can also check the AppData and ProgramData folders for any remaining files, but this is usually not necessary.

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