Valorant Still Takes Up 9 GB in Windows Storage After Uninstall
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MellowPine42
Windows still lists Valorant as using about 9.21 GB under Installed apps, but clicking Uninstall says the required files can't be found. I also tried another uninstaller, but it didn't remove the listing or free the space. Riot Client was removed along with the game, and I can't find any obvious Riot or Valorant folders. What's the best way to clean up the remaining files and fix the incorrect storage entry?
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Geek Uninstaller is another lightweight option that can remove broken uninstall entries and scan for leftover files. If neither tool finds anything, Windows may simply have a stale Installed Apps entry rather than 9 GB of actual data. Check the Riot and Valorant folders in common install locations, AppData, and Documents before removing anything manually.
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If Riot folders are still present, uninstall any remaining Riot software first. You can also check in Safe Mode and remove leftover Riot or Valorant directories, including hidden folders in AppData. Since Riot Client was already removed and no folders can be found, the storage number may be inaccurate rather than representing files that are still taking up space.
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Try using a dedicated uninstaller such as Revo Uninstaller. Let it run Valorant’s normal uninstall first, then use its leftover-file and registry scan to remove remnants. Check the results carefully so you don’t delete files belonging to another Riot game or launcher.
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MellowPine42: I already tried Uninstalr, but it didn’t help. Is Revo different enough to be worth trying?