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For the error message "We couldn't install a required dependency," try the following steps:
1. Restart your Computer: Sometimes a simple restart can solve the issue.
2. Run as Administrator: Run the Riot Client as an administrator. Right-click the shortcut and select "Run as administrator."
3. Reinstall Dependencies:
- Open Windows "Add or Remove Programs" and uninstall any Riot-related programs.
- Delete the Riot Games folder in
C:\Program Files.
- Redownload and reinstall the Riot Client from the official website.
4. Update Windows: Ensure your Windows OS is up to date.
5. Check your Firewall/Antivirus: Make sure your firewall or antivirus is not blocking the Riot Client. You may need to add exceptions for it.
6. Clean Boot:
- Press Windows + R, type msconfig and press Enter.
- Go to the "Services" tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services," then click "Disable all."
- Go to the "Startup" tab and click "Open Task Manager."
- Disable all startup items. Restart your computer.
7. Player Support: If the issue persists, you may need to reach out to Riot's Player Support here.
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Do a clean boot
How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support
Describes how to use the clean boot process to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.
❗ Important: After you click the 'Disable All' button, find 'vgc' and re-check that one.
I dont have such thing
Good
Now follow the rest of the instructions
"Follow troubleshooting steps to install, uninstall, or run your application. Your computer might temporarily lose some functionality while in a clean boot environment. Reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting and resume functionality." and this too
Yes restart your computer
After you have disabled startup tasks
You should have disabled all of them
