| Command | What it does | Red Flag? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | del /f /s /q C:\* | Deletes everything on C drive. | | | format D: | Wipes your hard drive. | Extreme Risk | | reg delete HKLM /f | Deletes entire Windows registry. | Extreme Risk | | certutil -urlcache | Downloads a file from the internet. | Moderate Risk | | start /b hidden.exe | Runs a hidden executable. | High Risk | | powershell calling a URL | Downloads script from web. | High Risk | Step 3: Check for Obfuscation A legitimate cleaner is readable text. If you see:
VALORANT CLEANER.bat promises to do all of that in . VALORANT CLEANER.bat
# Stop Vanguard sc stop vgc "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\vgc.exe" /uninstall Delete leftover Vanguard folders rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard" rmdir /s /q "%ProgramData%\Riot Games" Reset network netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset Restart PC shutdown /r /t 5 | Command | What it does | Red Flag
Stay vigilant, and good luck on the server. | Extreme Risk | | reg delete HKLM
But what exactly is this script? Is it safe? Can it get you banned? And should you use it instead of the official Riot Games repair tool?
To the average player facing a frustrating Vanguard error (Van 1067, Van 152, or the dreaded "Secure Boot" loop), this file sounds like a lifeline. It promises to wipe away corrupted files, reset network stacks, and get you back into a Competitive match in minutes.