Valorant Update Stuck on Preparing Download Fix | Riot Client Update Not Working (2025)
Is your Valorant update stuck on “Preparing Download” and not progressing in the Riot Client? This is a common Valorant update bug that prevents the game from downloading or showing progress.
In this video, you will learn simple and working fixes to resolve the Valorant update preparing download issue on Windows PC. We cover how to properly close Riot background processes, run the Riot Client as administrator, repair Valorant files, and confirm whether the update is actually downloading using Task Manager.
This guide works for:
• Valorant update stuck preparing download
• Riot Client not updating Valorant
• Valorant update not progressing
• Riot Client download bug
• Valorant update stuck at 0 percent
No advanced knowledge required. Follow the steps and get back to playing Valorant quickly.
✅ Tools & Utilities Links (Official & Safe)
Riot Client (Official):
https://www.riotgames.com
Valorant Official Support:
https://support-valorant.riotgames.com
Windows Task Manager Guide:
https://support.microsoft.com/windows...
✅ Commands Used in This Fix
Open Task Manager
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Run Riot Client as Administrator
Right-click RiotClientServices.exe → Properties → Compatibility → Run as Administrator
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