How To Uninstall League of Legends (Windows 10/11)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of completely uninstalling League of Legends from your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Whether you need to free up storage, resolve issues, or simply decide to quit the game, this step-by-step guide will help you remove the game and its associated files effectively.

Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel

1. Open the Control Panel

   • Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen.
   • Type Control Panel and press Enter.

2. Navigate to Programs

   • In the Control Panel window, click on Programs.
   • Then select Programs and Features.

Step 2: Uninstall League of Legends

1. Locate League of Legends

   • Scroll through the list of installed programs to find League of Legends.

2. Begin the Uninstallation

   • Right-click on League of Legends.
   • Select Uninstall from the menu that appears.

3. Follow the Uninstallation Wizard

   • A prompt will appear to confirm the uninstallation.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions until the process completes.

Step 3: Remove Leftover Files

1. Delete Remaining Game Files

   • Open File Explorer.
   • Navigate to the following directory: C:\Riot Games\League of Legends
   • Delete the League of Legends folder if it still exists.

2. Clear Temporary Files

   • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type %temp% and press Enter.
   • This opens the Temp folder. Delete all files here to remove any leftover temporary files.

Step 4: Clean Up the Registry (Optional)

1. Access the Registry Editor

   • Press Windows + R again.
   • Type regedit and press Enter.
   • If prompted, click Yes to allow access.

2. Backup the Registry

   • It's wise to back up the registry before making changes. Click on File > Export, choose a location, and save the backup.

3. Find League of Legends Entries

   • Use Ctrl + F to open the search function.
   • Type League of Legends and delete any entries related to the game.
   • Be cautious while deleting entries to avoid affecting system functionality.

Conclusion

You have successfully uninstalled League of Legends from your Windows 10 or 11 PC. By following these steps, you ensured that not only the game was removed but also any leftover files and registry entries. If you're looking to reinstall the game in the future, you can do so without any remnants from the previous installation causing issues. Remember to regularly check for and remove unnecessary files to maintain optimal system performance.