How To Fix League Of Legends Could Not Install Dependency Error
Find out how to fix the League of Legends could not install dependency error message in this guide, giving you a step by step for the solution.
The League of Legends could not install dependency error message is causing a lot of bother for players and preventing them from launching the game. You never want to be prevented from playing a game, and considering how addicting it is grinding a game like League of Legends, that makes it even worse. However, there is quite a reliable solution that is easy to do though, so make sure to read on for details on how to fix the League of Legends could not install dependency error.
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How To Fix League Of Legends Could Not Install Dependency Error
In order to fix the League of Legends could not install dependency error, all you need to do is follow the steps below:
- Locate the installation folder of the Riot Games client (usually C:\Riot Games\Riot Client)
- Find the 'leagueoflegends' folder inside
- Find the file named 'LeagueClient.exe'
- Right-click on the file and run it as administrator
At that point, the launcher should open and continue with the installation of the game. From that point on you should not run into any more issues and be free to enter the Summoner's Rift as your favourite Champion.
If that solution does not work, however, your next course of action is to attempt a completely fresh installation of the game. It is best to enact the full process of reinstalling the Riot Client too, and hopefully from that point, you should not have the issue anymore.
So, that's how to fix the League of Legends could not install dependency error message, giving you a couple of different avenues to take if you're unable to download and launch the hit MOBA title. Find out what the League of Legends best jungle Champions for season 13 are in this handy guide.
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Harry Boulton
Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.
