Win10 PC Xbox App: Linked my Xbox & Riot accounts for perks, can't stop Riot Client from...

That is definitely a solution, but I linked those like three months ago and restoring that far back would cause far more issues than would make it worth it to fix this one annoyance. I am hesitant to go poking around in the registry without a tried and tested guide for this issue. I'm hoping someone at Microsoft can see this and hopefully patch something in to the app. It seems like they simply haven't finished working on the "linking" feature.

Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

My name is Welcome to the community.

Hello ButtermanJr, according to your description, although you have uninstalled the App, the information is still in the registry, so that you can remove it, try to return your system to a restore point prior to installing the App.

Recovery options in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/rec...

I don’t know which Riot account is linked to my Xbox account. When I use my current Riot account to link my Xbox account, it prompts me that my Xbox account has been linked to a Riot account. Can I operate on the Xbox platform? Unlink my Xbox account from other Riot accounts

Hey there!

Nice to meet you! I'm Darhyl, an Independent Advisor. I'm sorry you are experiencing this on your Xbox app. No worries, let me help you sort this out.

I understand you're having trouble that whenever you launch your Xbox app, it also launches the Riot client.

In regards to your question as to why the Riot client keeps on launching after you open the Xbox app, I would highly recommend you report this issue on Xbox "report a problem app" to make sure this will be properly investigated by the Xbox team and make an action to this error:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-report-a...

As for the resolution, Gamer Seirata posted a solution to a user who had a similar issue:

"Go into your Riot client folder

right-click the RiotClientServices.exe and go into properties -> Security

Click on Advanced on the bottom

Now disable inheritance at the bottom and delete all permissions except for the User(<name>\User) principal

Edit1: as per pupp3h' suggestion, you could also just delete 'ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES' and leave the rest

Edit2: as per Nikx_One' feedback: it seems win11 deletes all permissions anyway when you disable inheritence, so you need to recreate <name>\User principal

Apply and close

Now you can still start the client yourself, but it does not start automatically when starting gamepass.

Disclaimer: I'm not sure how updates for the RiotClient work with this but if there are ever any problems, just go back into the advanced permission and click on enable inheritance and everything is back to default."

Another gamer MrOOBZ also provided a resolution in the thread:

"I found a solution that worked for me. It involved three steps, some found on a couple of forums; one being here...

Step1: Unlink your Riot Account from your Xbox profile -

You can unlink your account by visiting Account Management and clicking the minus icon to the right of your connected Xbox profile.

If you have an active Game Pass membership and want to disconnect your Xbox profile from your Riot Account, you’ll immediately lose access to all Game Pass member benefits. A link between a Riot Account and Xbox profile with an active Game Pass membership is required to maintain access to Game Pass member benefits. Details here: How can I unlink my Riot Account from my Xbox profile? Know more here: Riot Games and Xbox Game Pass Benefits | Riot Games | Riot Games

Step 2: Exit both Xbox applications in the system tray (first) and then the Riot app in the system tray (second} if these applications are open.

Step 3: (from jasonhanna on page 2 of this thread):

Delete the Riot folder containing the Riot client.exe. just right-click the start menu and click search Type Riot choose system. that should show the installation path, mine was (C:/program files/Riot games.) Delete the whole folder.

then go to (IMPORTANT) (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Riot Games) and delete the shortcut "Riot .exe "and folder."

Kindly try to perform the following troubleshooting steps above. Please take your time and let me know if it works.

You can check out these links as references:

https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/comments/...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

Note/Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Hi, Madison Cirullo

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Thanks for taking the time to share about the problem with Riot client.

Based on the information you have shared, we understand that you are using Riot client, it is normal for apps to be asked for a permission again when the system is updated. Because your issue is only occurring on the Riot client, so we suggest that you can give feedback on Riot support at the link below: Riot support

And since your concern is posted in the wrong category Windows11 / Settings, we will be moving this thread to the correct category Game issues, where moderators in the corresponding category will assist you further on your concern.





I appreciate your understanding and hope that you stay safe!



Sincerely

Nicholas | Microsoft Community Support Specialist