How to Stop Riot Client From Opening on Startup
The Riot Client is the gateway to access games like League of Legends and Valorant. While some users prefer having it open on startup for quicker access, others may find it unnecessary and want to prevent it from launching automatically. If you belong to the latter group, here are some methods you can employ to stop the Riot Client from opening on startup.
Method 1: Using Task Manager
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Go to the “Startup” tab.
3. Locate “RiotClientServices.exe” or “RiotClientUx.exe” in the list.
4. Right-click on it and select “Disable.”
Method 2: Using the Riot Client Settings
1. Launch the Riot Client.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner to open the settings.
3. In the “General” tab, uncheck the box that says “Run Riot Client on system startup.”
Method 3: Modifying the Registry
1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Riot Games\Riot Client.”
4. On the right side, look for a DWORD value called “StartOnUserLogon.”
5. Double-click on it and change the value from “1” to “0.”
Method 4: Using System Configuration
1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “msconfig” and hit Enter to open the System Configuration window.
3. Go to the “Startup” tab.
4. Scroll through the list and locate “RiotClientServices.exe” or “RiotClientUx.exe.”
5. Uncheck the box next to it and click “Apply.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Will stopping Riot Client from opening on startup affect my gameplay?
No, stopping the Riot Client from starting up with your system will not affect your gameplay. You can still launch the client manually whenever you want to play.
2. Are these methods applicable to both Windows and Mac?
Most of the methods mentioned above are applicable to Windows. For Mac users, there is no official way to prevent Riot Client from opening on startup.
3. Can I still receive game updates if the Riot Client is not set to startup?
Yes, you will still receive game updates even if the Riot Client is not set to startup. The client will check for updates when you launch it manually.
4. Will these methods prevent other Riot Games services from starting on startup?
No, these methods only prevent the Riot Client itself from starting on startup. Other Riot Games services may still start if they are configured to do so.
5. Do I need administrative privileges to apply these methods?
Yes, some methods, such as modifying the registry, require administrative privileges. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to make changes to your system.
6. Will these methods prevent the Riot Client from launching in the background?
Yes, these methods will prevent the Riot Client from launching in the background unless you manually open it.
7. Can I still receive notifications from the Riot Client if it’s not set to startup?
No, if the Riot Client is not set to startup, you will not receive notifications until you manually launch the client.
8. Will these methods affect other applications that start on startup?
No, these methods are specific to the Riot Client and will not affect other applications that start on startup.
9. How can I revert the changes and make Riot Client open on startup again?
To revert the changes, follow the same steps mentioned above but enable the options instead of disabling them.