In the context of , a cleaner.bat (or simply cleaner) is typically a batch script designed to remove temporary files, logs, and cache data to resolve technical issues or potentially improve performance.
Note: These scripts are community-created and not official Riot Games tools. What is Valorant Cleanerbat?
Valorant Cleanerbat (often referred to as cleaner.bat) is a community-created batch script designed to optimize PC performance and resolve technical issues by clearing temporary files, logs, and cache data specifically related to Valorant and its anti-cheat system, Riot Vanguard. valorant cleanerbat
While some "Cleaners" are harmless scripts that simply delete cache files (which you can do manually via Windows Settings), the vast majority are unnecessary or dangerous.
.bat ScriptWhen you run a legitimate cleaning script, it executes a series of Windows command-line instructions. A typical script performs the following actions: In the context of , a cleaner
vgk.sys, vgc.sys)HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vgk)%localappdata%\Riot Games%programdata%\Riot GamesC:\Riot Games and C:\Program Files\Riot VanguardDNS Flush: Clears the DNS resolver cache to help resolve "Version Mismatch" or connection errors.
Log Removal: Deletes large log files found in %localappdata%\VALORANT\saved\Logs to free up space or remove session history. Stop Vanguard driver services ( vgk
Security: Malicious scripts can be disguised as "cleaners" to install malware or steal browser cookies.