Riot Client Not Opening? 6 Ways to Fix It

Are you trying to play your favorite game via Riot Client, but the app refuses to launch? There are various reasons this app doesn’t open on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer. You can apply a few fixes to possibly resolve the issue and get the client working again. We’ll show you what to do in your case.

A few reasons the app doesn’t work are that a faulty instance of the app is already running, the app doesn’t have admin rights, the app has compatibility issues, your PC’s antivirus or firewall has restricted the app’s features, and more.

1.Force Close and Relaunch Riot Client

When Riot Client refuses to launch,force the app’s already running instances to closeand relaunch the app. This gives the app a fresh start, possibly fixing minor problems.

2.Run Riot Client as an Admin

It’s possible Riot Client doesn’t have the required permissions to function. This usually happens when you run the app from a regular and not an admin account. You can fix the issue by launching the app as an administrator (without actually switching to an admin account).

If the app works in admin mode, make Windows always launch Riot Client with administrator privileges:

To launch Riot Client with admin rights the next time, double-click the app shortcut on your desktop.

3.Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter for Riot Client

One reason Riot Client fails to launch is that the app has compatibility issues with your Windows version. In this case, use Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to find andfix the app’s compatibility problems.

4.Restart Windows

If the issue persists, your Windows PC might be experiencing minor glitches. In this case,give your PC a rebootto possibly fix those problems.

5.Temporarily Turn Off Your PC’s Antivirus and Firewall

It’s possible your PC’s antivirus or firewall has restricted Riot Client’s services, causing the app not to open. This usually happens when the antivirus or firewall deems your app unsafe. If you’ve downloaded the app from an official source, turn off both the antivirus and the firewall and see if that fixes the problem.

How you disable those items depends on the programs you’re using. You canturn off Windows’ built-in antivirusand firewall as follows.

If Riot Client launches, re-enable the antivirus and add the app to the firewall’s exclusion list as follows:

6.Update Graphics Card Drivers

If Riot Client continues to refuse to launch, your PC’s graphics card drivers might be outdated. Many modern apps and games require the latest drivers, and the absence of those drivers causes those items not to launch.

In this case, update the graphics card drivers installed on your system. Here are the ways to do that.

One way to update device drivers (including graphics card drivers) on Windows is by using Windows Update.

On Windows 11

On Windows 10

If Windows Update failed toinstall the latest drivers for your NVIDIA graphics card, manually grab the drivers as follows:

If yours is an AMD graphics card and Windows Update didn’t install the latest drivers, manually obtain and download the drivers as follows:

Make Riot Client Working Again on Your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC

Riot Client denying to launch disrupts your gaming session andprevents you from accessing your favorite games. If the app continues not to launch, apply the solutions above. These methods find the underlying problem and fix that problem to make the app working again. We hope the guide helps you out.

Mahesh has been obsessed with technology since he got his first gadget a decade or so ago. Over the last few years, he’s written a number of tech articles on various online publications including but not limited to MakeTechEasier and Android AppStorm.Read Mahesh’s Full Bio

Welcome to Help Desk Geek- a blog full of tech tips from trusted tech experts. We have thousands of articles and guides to help you troubleshoot any issue. Our articles have been read over 150 million times since we launched in 2008.

HomeAbout UsEditorial StandardsContact UsTerms of Use

Riot Client Not Opening? 6 Ways to Fix It#

1.Force Close and Relaunch Riot Client#

2.Run Riot Client as an Admin#

3.Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter for Riot Client#

4.Restart Windows#

5.Temporarily Turn Off Your PC’s Antivirus and Firewall#

6.Update Graphics Card Drivers#

Make Riot Client Working Again on Your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC#