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How to Repair League of Legends

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League of Legends can stop working due to different issues. I will show you all possible ways to fix your game and get back to playing.

First, check if your computer meets these basic requirements:

  • 2GB RAM (4GB for better performance)
  • Intel Core i3-530 or AMD A6-3650 processor
  • 16GB free storage space
  • Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit)
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT, AMD HD 6570, or Intel HD 4600

If your computer meets these requirements but the game still has problems, here's how to repair League of Legends.

Use the Riot Repair Tool

  1. Go to the Riot Games Support website
  2. Download the Hextech Repair Tool
  3. Open the downloaded file
  4. Click "Initiate Full Repair"
  5. Wait for the process to finish
  6. Restart your game

If the repair tool doesn't fix your problem, try these solutions.

Update Your Drivers

  1. Open Device Manager on your computer
  2. Find your graphics card
  3. Right-click and select "Update driver"
  4. Do the same for your network adapter

Enable Low Spec Mode

  1. Open League of Legends
  2. Click the Settings icon
  3. Find "Enable Low Spec Mode"
  4. Check the box
  5. Restart the game

Clean Install

  1. Uninstall League of Legends
  2. Delete the Riot Games folder
  3. Download a fresh copy from the official website
  4. Install the game again

Here are some extra tips as well:

  • Use a wired internet connection
  • Turn off VPN if you use one
  • Close other programs while playing
  • Run the game as administrator
  • Make sure Windows is updated

If none of these work, contact Riot Support. They can help with specific problems that need special attention.


These fixes solve most League of Legends problems. Start with the repair tool, and if that doesn't work, try each solution until you find one that helps.

You can always return to this guide if you need to try different solutions.

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