Is League Client Not Opening? – A Complete Guide

Are you excited to play League of Legends, but the game client just won’t open? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many players experience the same issue, and it can be quite frustrating. In this article, we will discuss why the League client may not be opening, and provide some simple solutions to help you get back into the game.

Why the League Client Might Not Open

There are various reasons why the League of Legends client might not open. Some of the most common causes are:

  • Outdated software
  • Corrupted game files
  • Firewall or antivirus blocking
  • Background processes interfering

Now that we’ve identified the possible issues, let’s discuss how to fix them.

Updating Your Software

First and foremost, make sure your game and Riot client are updated to the latest version. An outdated client can often cause issues with opening the game. To do this, simply open the Riot client and it should update automatically. If the Riot client won’t open, you can download the latest version of League of Legends from their website.

Hextech Repair Tool -Repairing Corrupted Game Files

The Hextech Repair Tool is an innovative solution from Player Support, designed to resolve common technical issues for League of Legends players. Whether you’re using a PC or a Mac, this handy tool offers simple fixes to help you get back to enjoying the game. Some of its key features include:

  • Effortless reinstallation or repatching
  • Firewall management
  • Displaying known issues in your region
League Client not opening

Installing the HRT on your computer is the ideal first step to address any technical problems. If you continue to encounter issues after using this compact problem-solver, it can automatically gather your system information and League of Legends logs into a .zip folder (currently for Windows only). To get help from Player Support, submit a ticket with the following information:

  1. A brief description of the problem you’re facing
  2. The solutions you tried using the Hextech Repair Tool
  3. Attach the .zip folder created by the tool (Mac users can learn how to obtain their logs here)

With your logs in hand, a support agent can tackle technical issues too complex for the HRT to resolve (at least for now). These logs help differentiate between lag caused by a failing video card or a problematic ISP.

The repair tool’s log-gathering feature collects basic information about your computer’s hardware. You can run the tool without gathering logs, and no information about your computer will be collected.

Checking Firewall and Antivirus Settings

Sometimes, your firewall or antivirus software may block the game client from opening. To fix this, you can add the game and Riot client to the exception list in your security software. If you’re not sure how to do this, you can check the documentation for your specific software.

Ending Background Processes

Background processes on your computer might interfere with the game client. To solve this issue, you can close any unnecessary applications running in the background. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager
  2. Click on the Processes tab
  3. Find any processes that you don’t need and click End Task to close them
Windows Task Manager
Windows Task Manager

After closing unnecessary processes, try opening the game client again.

Conclusion

If you’ve followed these steps and the League of Legends client still won’t open, it’s a good idea to contact Riot Games Support for further assistance. Remember, troubleshooting can take some time, so don’t get discouraged. With patience and persistence, you’ll be back to playing your favorite game in no time!