:: 3. Clear Riot Client & Valorant Cache :: This helps if the launcher is stuck or showing incorrect information. echo [3/5] Cleaning Riot Client & Valorant Cache... if exist "%localappdata%\Riot Games\Riot Client\Data\Manifests" ( del /q /s "%localappdata%\Riot Games\Riot Client\Data\Manifests*. " ) if exist "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Logs" ( del /q /s "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Logs*. " ) if exist "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Crashes" ( del /q /s "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Crashes*.*" ) echo Done.
If you are having severe issues, it is safer to uninstall and reinstall Riot Vanguard rather than trying to use a cleaning script to fix it. Conclusion
: Forcefully closes vgc.exe , vgtray.exe , and the Riot Client to ensure files aren't in use during cleaning.
If you were to create your own batch file or perform these steps manually, this is the core checklist it would contain. The following table breaks down the folders and files typically targeted: VALORANT CLEANER.bat
It is a self-made text script saved with a .bat file extension. It automates the deletion of junk files using Windows Command Prompt. : It targets temporary storage folders only. Zero game files modified : It does not alter core game data.
A well-written VALORANT CLEANER.bat script is essentially automating Riot Games' own recommended troubleshooting steps for a "clean uninstall" or clearing corrupted data.
A batch file ( .bat ) is a simple text file containing a sequence of commands executed by the Windows Command Prompt. For VALORANT, these scripts are designed to automate manual "cleaning" steps that would otherwise take several minutes to perform individually. Core Functions of a Standard Cleaner Script If you are having severe issues, it is
Only download the script from trusted sources within the VALORANT community or directly from Riot Games if they officially provide such a tool.
: Wipes browser-like data stored by the Riot Client.
If you absolutely refuse to do the manual steps and want to use a community script, Here is how to inspect it: Before using any community script
Developers use batch files to automate repetitive tasks, such as backing up files, deleting temporary data, or launching multiple programs simultaneously. Because they interact directly with your system directory and registry, they are incredibly powerful—and potentially dangerous. What Does a VALORANT CLEANER.bat Claim to Do?
Before using any community script, try Riot’s built-in repair feature: