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League of Legends Not Opening: Why & How to Fix - Easy Peasy
A reinstall is the most effective solution
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Updated onFebruary 14, 2024
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When League of Legends is not opening on Windows 10, it can be as frustrating as fighting hordes of vicious enemies.
Many players report they often can’t launch the game due to various error messages or simply because nothing happens when they hit the play button.
If you’re experiencing this League of Legends start issue, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to list a few workarounds.
Why is League of Legends not opening?
There are often a few triggers for users who have experienced this problem. At the top of the list, including the following:
Speaking of League of Legends issues, here are some variations to the not launching problem that users reported:
Let us now discuss some fixes.
How to fix League of Legends launch issues
1. Reinstall your graphics card drivers
Downloading drivers manually is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed, which may lead to severe malfunctions.
Not only is there the risk of downloading the wrong drivers, but you can also end up installing a version that isn’t even the latest.
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2. Start the game directly from the installation directory
If League of Legends won’t start on your PC, the problem might be your shortcut.
According to users, sometimes your shortcut might not be working correctly, and to fix that issue, it’s advised to start the game directly from the installation directory.
If this solves the problem, you must always use this method to start the game. Alternatively, you can create a shortcut ofLeagueClient.exeon your Desktop and use it to start the game.
3. Reinstall the game
Alternatively, we suggest using an automated PC cleaning tool.
In case you’re unfamiliar, dedicated PC cleaning utilities such as CCleaner include uninstaller features. It is a unique tool that removes any program from your PC.
In addition to removing the selected program, the uninstaller will remove all files and registry entries associated with that program.
As a result, it will be as if the application was never installed on your PC.
The Uninstall feature in CCleaner is easy to use, listing all apps on your PC. Just select what you want to remove, and your job is done. Once you remove the game, reinstall it, and your problem should be solved.
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4. Disable all running League of Legends processes
The issue might be background processes if League of Legends won’t launch on your PC.
According to users, sometimes specific League of Legends processes might be running in the background, and that can cause this issue to appear.
5. Close problematic applications
According to users, sometimes other applications can interfere with League of Legends and cause issues like this.
One application that can interfere with your game isSteam, so if you’re using Steam, be sure to close it before starting League.
Once you close Steam, try to start the game again and check if the issue is still there.
Another application that can cause this problem isRazer Synapse, so if you have it installed, be sure to close it before starting the game.
Not being able to start League of Legends can be a big problem, but we hope you solved this issue using our solutions.
For more solutions, we have a great guide that shows you what to do ifLeague of Legends crashes on the loading screen, so don’t miss it.
If you are experiencing any other issues, let us know in the comments below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
