How to Uninstall League of Legends

Here is a comprehensive guide on how to uninstall League of Legends from your system both for Windows and Mac, and some additional tips for a clean uninstallation process.

Step 1: Closing the Game

First, ensure that League of Legends is not running. If it is, close the application through the taskbar or use Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) to end any processes related to the game. This prevents any interference during the uninstallation process.

Step 2: Uninstalling via the Control Panel (Windows)

• Windows 10/11:
  • Open the Start menu, type “Control Panel” and select it.
  • Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  • Scroll through the list of programs to find League of Legends.
  • Click on it, then select Uninstall.
  • Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
• If you don’t see League of Legends listed:
  • Sometimes, Riot Games uses a different program name. Look for Riot Client or Riot Games and uninstall that.

Step 3: Uninstalling from Applications (Mac)

• macOS:
  1. Open the Finder.
  2. Go to Applications.
  3. Find League of Legends or Riot Client in the list.
  4. Drag the application to the Trash or right-click and choose Move to Trash.
  5. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation.

Step 4: Removing Residual Files

After uninstalling through the official methods, there might still be residual files left on your system. This method is generally only recommend if you are looking to never play the game again or selling your system to someone else:

• For Windows:
  • Navigate to C:\Riot Games\League of Legends and delete the folder if it exists.
  • Check %ProgramData% for any Riot or League of Legends folders and remove them.
  • Use the Windows search to look for any remaining files with “Riot” or “League of Legends” in the name and delete them.
• For macOS:
  • Open Finder, click Go in the menu bar, then Go to Folder.
  • Type ~/Library/Application Support/ and look for any folders related to Riot Games or League of Legends. Delete these.
  • Similarly, check ~/Library/Preferences/ for any preference files related to the game.

Step 5: Cleaning Up Registry (Windows Only)

• If you’re comfortable, you can use the Registry Editor to remove any leftover entries:
  • Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
  • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and search for any entries related to Riot Games or League of Legends. Be cautious when editing the registry; incorrect changes can harm your system.

Additional Tips for a Clean Slate

• Update Your System: After uninstallation, consider running a system update to ensure any patches or updates related to the game are removed or updated.
• Use a Third-Party Uninstaller: If you want to be thorough, third-party uninstallers like Revo Uninstaller (for Windows) can scan for and remove residual files more effectively.
• Check for Virtual Drive Files: If you used virtual drives for patching or game updates, ensure you’ve removed those files or drives as well.
• Reboot Your System: Sometimes, a simple restart can ensure all changes take effect, clearing any lingering processes or files.

If you happen to have any additional questions or problems with uninstalling the game, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to help you further.