I see Riot Vanguard running every time I start my PC. I don’t know what it’s doing when I’m not even playing anything, but I’m worried about uninstalling it. What happens if I do uninstall it, and is there a way to stop it from starting up every time I open my PC?
Hi there! It sounds like you’re seeing Riot Vanguard, which is an anti-cheat system used by games like Valorant. It’s normal for it to run in the background, as it helps maintain a fair gaming environment by detecting cheats. However, if you’re not playing Valorant at the moment, it’s understandable to want to prevent it from starting up automatically.
If you decide to uninstall Riot Vanguard, it won’t affect your ability to play Valorant, but you’ll need to reinstall it the next time you launch the game. This might add a bit of time before you can start playing, but rest assured, it’s only necessary when you want to play games that require it.
To stop Riot Vanguard from starting up with your PC, you can follow these steps:
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type msconfig and press Enter.
- Go to the Services tab and look for anything related to Riot Vanguard.
- Uncheck it to disable it from starting up with your PC.
- Click Apply and then OK.
Remember, while you’re managing your PC settings, you’re still earning Buff Points just by gaming! Keep enjoying your gaming sessions, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions!
