How to Uninstall League of Legends | Step-By-Step Guide

After a heavy loss streak, throwing teammates, and tilting ranked matches, it can be tempting to throw in the towel and ALT-F4 rage-quit League of Legends. Sometimes, completely uninstalling the game can be for the greater good and give you a nice, clean break.

Uninstalling League is also one of the most common troubleshooting methods if something is amiss when playing the game and experiencing issues like lag, bugs, or glitches.

Either way, uninstalling League is not the end of the world and is a simple, painless process. Here's a complete step-by-step guide on how to uninstall League of Legends from your Windows PC and Mac.

How to Uninstall League of Legends on PC

Uninstalling League isn't as simple as doing it directly from the League of Legends or Riot Games clients or adding it to your trash bin. You must access the Windows Control Panel to remove the MOBA and any League of Legends residual files from your PC.

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to uninstall League of Legends and restore peace and tranquillity to your life.

1. Go to the Windows "Start Menu Bar."
2. Head to the "Control Panel" by typing it into the Windows Search Bar.
3. Under the "Programs" heading, click on "Uninstall Programs."
4. Scroll until you find League of Legends, or type it into the search bar in the top-right corner.
5. Right-click League of Legends and select "Uninstall."
6. The Riot Games client will pop up. Confirm that you want to delete League of Legends from your PC.

Once you uninstall LoL, you'll need to open File Explorer and find the game's original installation location to see if there are any leftover configuration files in the Riot Games folder.

For extra clean-up and reclaiming hard drive space, you can click the Trash icon and empty it to remove all app data from your Windows system. We recommend then restarting your computer afterward to ensure a clean uninstallation and maximum performance.

Once you've completed all these steps, you've done it! You have successfully uninstalled League of Legends from your computer. We hope your life is all the more peaceful and relaxing.

How to Uninstall League of Legends on Mac

Uninstalling League of Legends on a Mac is easy. Just follow these four simple steps.

1. Open "Applications" from the Mac Finder menu bar.
2. Locate League of Legends in your Mac Apps.
3. Right-click on League of Legends and select the "Move to Trash Bin" option.
4. Then, navigate to the Trash Bin and select "Empty Trash." This will cause your Mac to uninstall League of Legends.

Alternatively, you can install a third-party program like "CleanMyMac," which provides a smoother method of uninstalling League of Legends, as it will uninstall every file related to League of Legends.

How to Reinstall League of Legends on PC and Mac

If you change your mind and miss having League of Legends ready to play, reinstalling League of Legends is pretty simple.

All you need to do is visit the official League of Legends website, where the game is free to download and play. Once you've logged in or created a Riot Account, click the "Play Now" button. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the LoL installer. It should begin installing the latest patch notes and all the necessary game files, including Riot Vanguard and the Riot client.

League of Legends is only around 22GB, so it should only take a couple of hours to download completely, depending on your broadband speed.

Final Thoughts

There you have it! That's everything you need to know about uninstalling and reinstalling League of Legends on Windows PC and Mac. Since League of Legends is not currently available on consoles like Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5, these are the only platforms the MOBA is available on.

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How to Uninstall League of Legends FAQs

How big is League of Legends to reinstall?

League of Legends occupies around 22GB of disk space when fully downloaded. The exact gigabytes required may fluctuate depending on the current game state, like new significant patches being released, new game modes, etc.

How do I fix Riot's 0.1kb/s download speed issue?

Sometimes, when installing LoL, you may encounter a strange 0.1kb/s download issue. This has nothing to do with your download speed and is a commonly known issue with Riot Games titles like Valorant and LoL. Several potential fixes exist, including restarting your PC, checking or resetting your network settings, and allowing Riot Client through your firewall or anti-virus. Try all of these troubleshooting methods, and your problem should be resolved. If not, contact Riot Games support, as there may be an issue with your system or computer drivers.

How do I reinstall League of Legends?

If you still have the Riot client downloaded, log into your Riot Games account using your existing credentials, locate League of Legends, and go through the installation process. Alternatively, you can visit the official LoL website and follow the installation instructions.