❌Uninstall Anticheats

This guide provides detailed steps to uninstall Vanguard (the anti-cheat software used by Valorant) and FaceIT (the competitive gaming platform and its anti-cheat software) from your computer.

​Uninstalling Vanguard

Vanguard is the anti-cheat software used by Riot Games for Valorant. Follow the steps below to uninstall it:

​Step 1: Open the Control Panel

1. Open the Start Menu

   • Click the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.

2. Search for Control Panel

   • Type Control Panel in the search bar and select the Control Panel app from the search results.

​Step 2: Uninstall Vanguard

1. Navigate to Programs and Features

   • In the Control Panel, click on Programs and then select Programs and Features.

2. Find Vanguard

   • In the list of installed programs, look for Riot Vanguard.

3. Uninstall Vanguard

   • Right-click on Riot Vanguard and select Uninstall.

   • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation.

You might need to restart your computer to complete the removal process.

​Step 3: Confirm Uninstallation

1. Restart Your Computer

   • Restart your computer to ensure all components of Vanguard are removed.

2. Check for Residual Files

   • After restarting, check for any remaining Vanguard files in the installation directory (usually C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard). Delete any remaining files manually.

​Uninstalling FaceIT

FaceIT provides a competitive gaming platform with its own anti-cheat software. Follow the steps below to uninstall it:

​Step 1: Open the Control Panel

1. Open the Start Menu

   • Click the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.

2. Search for Control Panel

   • Type Control Panel in the search bar and select the Control Panel app from the search results.

​Step 2: Uninstall FaceIT

1. Navigate to Programs and Features

   • In the Control Panel, click on Programs and then select Programs and Features.

2. Find FaceIT

   • In the list of installed programs, look for FACEIT and FACEIT Anti-Cheat.

3. Uninstall FaceIT

   • Right-click on FACEIT and select Uninstall. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation.

   • Repeat the process for FACEIT Anti-Cheat.

You might need to restart your computer to complete the removal process.

​Step 3: Confirm Uninstallation

1. Restart Your Computer

   • Restart your computer to ensure all components of FaceIT are removed.

2. Check for Residual Files

   • After restarting, check for any remaining FaceIT files in the installation directory (usually C:\Program Files\FACEIT). Delete any remaining files manually.

​Additional Cleanup (Optional)

If you encounter any issues or want to ensure a thorough cleanup, consider using a dedicated uninstaller tool such as Revo Uninstaller or CCleaner to remove any leftover files and registry entries associated with Vanguard and FaceIT.