Getting Started

Before downloading or launching a product, complete the steps below. Some requirements may vary depending on the product, so always check its specific guide before making any changes to your system.

1. Check the System Requirements

Make sure your PC meets all requirements listed on the product page and in its System Requirements section.

2. Uninstall Riot Vanguard

Some products may not work while Riot Vanguard is installed.

Follow the official Riot Games guide to completely uninstall it:

Uninstalling and Disabling Riot Vanguard

Restart your PC after uninstalling Vanguard.

3. Install WinRAR

You will need WinRAR to extract the downloaded product files.

Download WinRAR

Important

Important: Complete the following BIOS changes only if they are required in the System Requirements for your product. BIOS settings and names may vary depending on your motherboard or laptop manufacturer.

4. Disable Secure Boot

Some products require Secure Boot to be disabled in BIOS.

Follow Microsoft's guide and your device manufacturer's instructions carefully:

How to Disable Secure Boot

Microsoft notes that BIOS changes should be performed carefully because incorrect settings can prevent the PC from starting properly.

5. Disable Virtualization

If required by your product, disable CPU virtualization in BIOS.

Depending on your system, the setting may be named:

  • Intel Virtualization Technology
  • Intel VT-x
  • VMX
  • SVM Mode
  • AMD-V

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6. Disable TPM

If your product includes a built-in spoofer, you may also need to disable TPM in BIOS.

Depending on your system, the setting may be named:

  • TPM
  • Trusted Platform Module
  • Intel PTT
  • AMD fTPM

7. Disable Windows Defender

Disable Windows Defender before downloading or extracting any product files. Otherwise, Windows may automatically remove or quarantine them.

Disable Windows Defender

8. Install Runtimes & DirectX

Install all required runtimes and DirectX components before launching the product.

Install Runtimes & DirectX

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