How to Uninstall League of Legends [Free Tips]

If you haven't played in a while or have grown tired of the game, it's a good idea to uninstall League of Legends from your computer. Plus, uninstalling and reinstalling the game can fix most issues you might be having with it. In this guide, our tool will show you two ways to completely remove League of Legends so that no files are left behind.

How to Uninstall League of Legends - Windows/Mac

This process frees up hard drive space for new PC games. Before you begin, share this article with other League of Legends summoners who might want to do the same:

1. On a Windows Computer

While you can easily install League of Legends by downloading it from the official website, removing the game is a bit more complicated. Don't worry – you can use one of two specialized tools to completely uninstall League of Legends and any leftover files.

Option 1: Todo PCTrans - Free and Easiest

If you're tired of the clutter and slowdowns caused by League of Legends, the free software uninstall tool, Todo Pctrans, can help. With its powerful “Uninstall” feature, you can easily remove unwanted applications and games, freeing up valuable storage space and boosting overall performance.

So let's get into the details of how to do this.

Step 1: Select “App Manager.” Tap “Start” to safely uninstall your apps and fix corrupted ones.

Step 2: Choose the installed application that you wish to uninstall or repair. (If the uninstallation fails, click on the small triangle icon and select Delete.)

Click Uninstall. (If you want to repair the app instead, click the icon to the right of Uninstall, then select Repair.)

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Option 2. Windows Control Panel

The second way is to completely remove League of Legends through the Windows Control Panel, which may leave behind residual files that could cause issues if you choose to play the game again in the future. You can follow this guide to uninstall League of Legends.

Step 1. If you're currently playing League of Legends, save and exit the game.

Step 2. Search for the “Control Panel” utility in the taskbar search box, then click on it to launch it.

Step 3: Under the Programs category, click Uninstall a program or Programs and Features.

Step 4: Find League of Legends and click on it, then select “Uninstall.”

Click Uninstall in the confirmation window that appears.

Step 6: Click “Finish” when you're done.

Next, you need to open File Explorer and thoroughly remove any remaining League of Legends files, then restart your computer. If you're looking to free up more disk space without uninstalling League of Legends, you might find useful information in the related articles below:

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2. On a Mac

Uninstalling League of Legends on a Mac is a different process than on a Windows computer. Follow this guide carefully to completely remove League of Legends from your Mac:

< strong >Step 1. Close any instances of League of Legends running, then open Finder.

Step 2. Search for "Apps" to find League of Legends.

Step 3: Drag the game to the Trash (in the Dock on a Mac).

Step 4: Right-click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

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Why can't I uninstall League of Legends?

With that out of the way, let's look at the main reasons why you can't uninstall League of Legends:

• The game is still running in the background. Please close it via File Explorer.
• Admin Privileges: You might not have sufficient permissions to uninstall the game. Try running the uninstaller as an administrator.
• Damaged Files: Corrupted game files could prevent the uninstallation process. Try repairing the game files or reinstalling the game before attempting to uninstall.
• Registry Errors: There might be Windows registry errors that block the game's uninstallation. Use a registry cleaner tool to fix any issues.
• Files in Use: Some files might be in use by other programs, making it impossible to uninstall the game. Close all other programs before attempting to uninstall League of Legends.

You can also contact the game's customer support team for more help.

Conclusions

In summary, you've learned how to uninstall League of Legends on both Windows and Mac using available tools. Built-in tools only remove game files, but if you want to clean up related data, Todo PCTrans is your go-to tool. It can freely and thoroughly delete game apps and leftovers, making your computer run more efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Uninstall League of Legends

Now that you know how to uninstall League of Legends, you might have some additional questions. That's why we've gathered some common queries and answers in the FAQ section below.

**1. How do I uninstall the Riot Client from my computer?**

Follow these steps to completely uninstall the Riot Client and app data from your Windows PC:

Search for "Riot," then select "Open file location" > "Programs." Find the Riot Games folder, right-click it, and select the trash icon. In the search bar, type "Run." In the popup, search for "AppData." Click "Local" > "Riot Games," then right-click and choose "Delete."

2. How do I reinstall League of Legends?

Reinstalling League of Legends can fix various annoying game issues and give you a fresh, updated version of the game. Let's get started with the tutorial below:

• Download the latest version of LoL from its official website. • Open LeagueOfLegends.exe to update the installation files. • Once the download is complete, the installation will begin automatically. Set the installation location to the default C:\ drive.

How do I fix League of Legends?

You can use League of Legends' built-in repair tool to fix the game, which will rebuild damaged game files. Here's how:

1. Launch League of Legends. 2. Click the gear icon to open the settings menu. 3. Select the "Repair" button. This process may take 30-60 minutes.