How to uninstall League of Legends

Uninstalling via Control Panel

If you prefer to use the Control Panel to uninstall League of Legends, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel: you can do this by typing "control panel" in the search bar of the Start menu.
2. Click on "Programs and Features": this will take you to the list of programs installed on your computer.
3. Find League of Legends: scroll through the list until you find the League of Legends icon or search for the game by typing "League of Legends" in the top right search bar.
4. Right-click on the League of Legends icon: this will open a drop-down menu.
5. Click on "Uninstall": this will start the guided uninstallation process.
6. Follow the instructions: during the uninstallation process, you will need to confirm some choices and wait for the process to complete. You may need to restart your computer after uninstalling League of Legends.

Remember that uninstalling via Control Panel will only remove the main game files. There may still be some residual files or empty folders on your computer. If you want to completely remove all League of Legends files, you will need to use a registry cleaning program or manually delete any remaining empty folders.

Manual Uninstallation

If standard uninstallation does not work, you can try to remove League of Legends from your computer. Before you begin, make sure you have administrator permissions on your system.

Step 1: Close League of Legends and all its processes

Before starting the manual uninstallation, it is important to make sure that League of Legends and all its processes are closed. You can do this by following these steps:

• Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom right and select "Task Manager".
• In the "Task Manager" window, look for all processes related to League of Legends and click "End Process" to close them one by one.
• Make sure you have also closed the Riot Games client.

Step 2: Remove League of Legends files and folders

After closing all processes related to League of Legends, you can proceed with removing the files and folders associated with the game. Follow these steps:

• Click on the Start button and type "Control Panel" in the search bar.
• Select "Programs and Features".
• Look for "League of Legends" in the list of installed programs and click "Uninstall".
• Select the game installation folder (usually located in C:\Riot Games\League of Legends) and delete it.
• Also look for the "Riot Games" folder in the C:\Program Files directory and delete it.

Step 3: Remove registry entries

Finally, you can remove the League of Legends related registry entries. Follow these steps:

• Click on the Start button and type "Regedit" in the search bar.
• In the dialog box, select "Yes" to grant administrator permissions.
• Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Riot Games
• Right-click on the "Riot Games" key and select "Delete".
• Repeat this process for the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Riot Games

Deleting residual files and registry keys

After uninstalling the game, it is important to delete any residual files and registry keys to avoid future issues. Here's how:

Deleting residual files

• Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where League of Legends was installed (usually C:\Riot Games\League of Legends)
• Delete all remaining files and folders manually
• Alternatively, use a system cleaning software like CCleaner to automatically delete residual files

Deleting registry keys

• Open Registry Editor (press Windows + R, type "regedit", and press Enter)
• Navigate to the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Riot Games\League of Legends
• Right-click on the "League of Legends" folder and select "Delete"
• Navigate to the following location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Riot Games\League of Legends
• Right-click on the "League of Legends" folder and select "Delete"

Remember that modifying or deleting registry keys can cause issues with the operating system if not done carefully. Make sure to back up your registry before proceeding.

By following these steps, you should be able to completely uninstall League of Legends from your computer and remove all residual files and registry keys associated with the game.

Conclusion

After following the steps described in this article, you should be able to uninstall League of Legends from your computer without any issues. Remember that it is important to remove all files and folders associated with the game to free up disk space.

If you encountered difficulties during the uninstallation process or have questions about how to completely remove the game from your system, we recommend that you contact Riot Games technical support.

Alternatively, if you decide to reinstall the game in the future, make sure to download the latest version from the official League of Legends website to avoid any compatibility issues with your operating system.

• Completely remove: Make sure to delete all files and folders associated with League of Legends to free up disk space.
• Contact technical support: If you encounter difficulties during uninstallation or have questions, contact Riot Games' technical support.
• Download the latest version: If you decide to reinstall the game in the future, always download the latest version from the official website to avoid compatibility issues.

Conclusion

Uninstalling League of Legends may seem like a complicated procedure, but by following the steps described in this article, you can do it without any problems. It is important to completely remove all files and folders associated with the game to free up disk space. If you encounter difficulties or have questions, contact Riot Games' technical support. If you decide to reinstall the game in the future, always download the latest version from the official website to avoid any potential compatibility issues.