Riot Client Closes Immediately After Starting
Started about 3 or 4 days ago. I start the riot client and then it just closes. Only workaround I've found is running as administrator.
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This issue can sometimes occur due to permission or compatibility problems. Running the client as an administrator is a good workaround, but here are a few steps to try and resolve the underlying issue:
1. Update Riot Client: Make sure your Riot Client is fully updated. Sometimes updates fix bugs that cause such issues.
2. Compatibility Mode: Right-click the Riot Client shortcut, go to Properties > Compatibility, and try running it in compatibility mode for Windows 7 or 8. 3. Reinstall Riot Client: Uninstall the Riot Client and then reinstall it to ensure all files are up-to-date and intact. 4. Check Firewall/Antivirus: Sometimes firewalls or antivirus programs can interfere. Add Riot Client to the exceptions list in your firewall and antivirus settings. 5. Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run
2. Compatibility Mode: Right-click the Riot Client shortcut, go to Properties > Compatibility, and try running it in compatibility mode for Windows 7 or 8. 3. Reinstall Riot Client: Uninstall the Riot Client and then reinstall it to ensure all files are up-to-date and intact. 4. Check Firewall/Antivirus: Sometimes firewalls or antivirus programs can interfere. Add Riot Client to the exceptions list in your firewall and antivirus settings. 5. Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run
sfc /scannow. This will check for and repair any corrupted system files.
If the problem persists, you can visit the Riot Games support site for further assistance: Riot Games Support
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Also is it when you first start it
Or do you try to launch it by using the Valorant shortcut?
Every time if I don't run as admin
Because then it will close automatically
When it closes does it go in the background or does it completely close?
To check if it's running in the background. Follow the steps
Click this ^
Try to find riot client
It is running yeah
If it is there you can open it by just double clicking
That works but if I try to open with my shortcut (pinned to the taskbar) it closes the window immediately
I believe that's mainly just a bug
You can change it to stop minimizing to the system tray
And I believe that will fix the specific issue
It doesn't
Will I lose crosshairs and other settings if I do a full reinstall?
Fully close riot client after changing it
No
^
By following those specific steps again but this time right clicking and then clicking exit
Also this issue has to do with riot client not Valorant
Still closes immediately only now it's not in the system tray
So there will be no need to uninstall to reinstall Valorant
ok
so can only close it with task manager
Got it
You could just set it to run as an administrator every time you try to run it
This a common bug since last update?
or at least a known one that will get fixed in the next update?
I'm pretty sure you're the only one that has reported this so far
Try that uninstall of riot client and then reinstall
If that doesn't fix it I can redirect you to the bug report ticket
Hopfully sorts it out
Still doing it
I don't have anti-virus other than windows security
hm
ok
Thanks
https://support-valorant.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360003209713
^
use this please
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