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Are you ready to bid farewell to League of Legends (LoL) and embark on new gaming adventures? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Uninstalling LoL is a relatively straightforward process, but it’s essential to do it correctly to avoid any lingering issues. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the step-by-step guide to uninstalling LoL, ensuring a clean and hassle-free removal.
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Before you begin, it’s worth noting that the uninstallation process may vary slightly depending on your operating system. However, the general steps remain largely the same. Firstly, close the LoL client and any related programs that may be running in the background. Next, head over to your Control Panel and locate the "Programs and Features" section. Once there, scroll down the list of installed programs until you find League of Legends. Highlight it and click the "Uninstall" button.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process. Typically, the uninstaller will automatically remove all LoL-related files and folders from your system. However, if you encounter any stubborn files or folders that refuse to go away, you can manually delete them by navigating to the following directories:
- C:\Riot Games\League of Legends
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Riot Games\League of Legends
- C:\Users<your username>\AppData\Local\Riot Games\League of Legends
Shut Down League of Legends
Before uninstalling League of Legends, it’s crucial to completely shut down the game to prevent any potential conflicts or corruption. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to properly shut down the game:
- Exit the Game Client: Click the “X” button located in the top-right corner of the League of Legends game client to close the application.
- End League-Related Processes: Press “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” to open the Task Manager. Under the “Processes” tab, locate and right-click on any processes related to League of Legends (e.g., “LeagueClient.exe,” “LolClient.exe”). Select “End Task” to terminate these processes.
- Disable League Service: Open the Run dialog box by pressing “Windows Key + R.” Type “services.msc” and hit “Enter” to open the Services window. Locate the service named “League of Legends RadS Install Service.” Right-click on it and select “Stop” to disable the service.
- Check for Running Processes: Once again, open the Task Manager using “Ctrl + Shift + Esc.” Verify that no League-related processes are still running. If any are present, right-click and select “End Task.”
Open the Windows Control Panel
To uninstall League of Legends, you’ll need to access the Windows Control Panel.
- Click the Start button and type “Control Panel” in the search bar.
- Select “Control Panel” from the search results.
- In the Control Panel window, click on “Programs and Features”.
Locate League of Legends in the list of installed programs
A list of all installed programs on your computer will appear. Scroll through the list and find “League of Legends”. It may be listed as “League of Legends (64-bit)” or “League of Legends (32-bit)”.
Uninstall League of Legends
Once you have found League of Legends in the list of installed programs, click on it to select it. Then, click on the “Uninstall” button at the top of the window.
A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click on the “Yes” button to confirm that you want to uninstall League of Legends.
The uninstallation process will now begin. It may take a few minutes to complete.
Once the uninstallation process is complete, click on the “Close” button to close the Control Panel window.
Restart your computer
After uninstalling League of Legends, it is recommended that you restart your computer. This will ensure that all of the changes made by the uninstallation process take effect.
Locate the League of Legends Uninstall Program
To locate the League of Legends uninstall program, follow these detailed steps:
3. Finding the Uninstall Program in Different Operating Systems
3.1 Windows
For Windows users, the uninstall program can be found in the following locations:
| Operating System | Uninstall Program Location |
|---|---|
| Windows 10/11 | C:\Riot Games\Riot Client\Uninstall League of Legends.exe |
| Windows 8/8.1 | C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\Uninstall League of Legends.exe |
| Windows 7 | C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\system\uninstall.exe |
3.2 macOS
For macOS users, follow these steps to locate the uninstall program:
- Open the Applications folder.
- Find and right-click on the League of Legends application.
- Select “Show Package Contents” from the menu.
- Navigate to the “Contents/Resources” folder.
- Run the “uninstall.app” file.
3.3 Linux
For Linux users, the uninstall process may vary depending on the distribution. Here are the general steps:
- Open the terminal.
- Navigate to the League of Legends installation directory.
- Run the “uninstall.sh” script.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Empty the Recycle Bin
Once you have uninstalled League of Legends from your computer, you should empty the Recycle Bin to free up space on your hard drive. To do this:
- Click on the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop.
- Click on the “Empty Recycle Bin” button.
- Confirm that you want to empty the Recycle Bin by clicking on the “Yes” button.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Click on the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. |
| 2 | Click on the “Empty Recycle Bin” button. |
| 3 | Confirm that you want to empty the Recycle Bin by clicking on the “Yes” button. |
Emptying the Recycle Bin will permanently delete all of the files that were in it. Make sure that you have backed up any important files before emptying the Recycle Bin.
Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer ensures that any temporary files or settings related to LoL are completely removed. Follow these steps to restart your computer:
- Click on the Start menu or the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen.
- Select the Power icon.
- Click on “Restart.”
- Wait for your computer to restart completely.
| Operating System | Steps to Restart |
|---|---|
| Windows | Click on the Start menu > Power icon > Restart. |
| macOS | Click on the Apple logo > Power icon > Restart. |
| Linux | In the terminal, type “reboot” and press Enter. |
Once your computer restarts, proceed to the next step in the uninstallation process.
Uninstall League of Legends
Windows 10
1. Press the Windows key and search for “Add or Remove Programs.”
2. In the list of programs, find “League of Legends” and click “Uninstall.”
3. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
Mac
1. Open the “Finder” and navigate to the “Applications” folder.
2. Drag and drop the “League of Legends” app to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash.
Linux
1. Open a terminal window and type the following command:
sudo apt-get remove leagueoflegends
2. Press Enter and enter your password when prompted.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
Reinstall League of Legends if Desired
If you want to reinstall League of Legends after uninstalling it, you can follow these steps:
Windows 10/11
1. Go to the official League of Legends website.
2. Click the “Download” button.
3. Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Mac
1. Go to the official League of Legends website.
2. Click the “Download” button.
3. Open the downloaded DMG file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Linux
1. Determine which Linux distribution you have installed.
2. Search for “League of Legends” in the package manager for your distribution.
3. Install the “leagueoflegends” package.
| Distribution | Package Manager |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu | apt |
| Debian | apt |
| Fedora | dnf |
| Arch Linux | pacman |
How to Uninstall League of Legends
League of Legends (LoL) is a popular online multiplayer game that can be uninstalled from your computer in a few simple steps. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Control Panel on your computer.
- Click on “Programs and Features”.
- Locate “League of Legends” in the list of programs.
- Click on “Uninstall” and follow the prompts.
Once you have uninstalled LoL, you will need to delete the game’s folder from your computer. The default location for the LoL folder is “C:\Riot Games\League of Legends”.
People Also Ask
How do I fix LoL not uninstalling?
If you are having trouble uninstalling LoL, you can try the following:
- Restart your computer.
- Run the LoL uninstaller as an administrator.
- Use a third-party uninstaller program.
How do I completely remove LoL from my computer?
To completely remove LoL from your computer, you will need to delete the following:
- The LoL game folder (default location: “C:\Riot Games\League of Legends”)
- The LoL registry keys
- The LoL user data folder (default location: “C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Riot Games\League of Legends”)
