How to Fix Valorant Stuck at 0.1 KB/s While Downloading?

The 0.1 KB/s stutteringproblem that Valorantplayers encounter while updating or downloading is causedby the launcher getting tired of the computer, restricting the download or update. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

Why Valorant Stuckat 0.1 KB/s While Downloading

This issue is usually causedby the Valorant launcher using high computer usage. While downloading the launcher, it uses not only the internetbutalso theprocessor. Therefore, the fact thatallprograms open in thebackgroundare openand the launcher is constantly using theprocessorand the internet causes us to encounter suchaproblem. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How to Fix Stuckat 0.1 KB/s While Downloading Valorant

To fix thisproblem, you can find the solutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Close Unnecessary Background Applications

Closeall unnecessaryapplications thatare open in thebackground while Valorant Launcher is downloading or updating. Including Discord. To do this, open the "Processes" menuby running the task managerand select theapplication you want to closeand click "End Task". Afterafew minutesafter you terminate the unnecessaryapplications, the download speed of the Valorant Launcherprogram will start to increase. If theproblempersists, we can move on toanother suggestion.

2-) Change Riot Client Cache to High

If thepriority of the Riot Clientprogram is lower than otherapplications, we may encounter suchaproblem. For this, we can change this setting with the help of the task manager.

• Open the task manager.
• Let's expand the menuby clicking "More details"at thebottom of the screen that opens.
• Then right click on the "Riot Client"application in "Actions"and click "Go to Details".

• After thisprocess, right-click on the "RiotClientServices.exe"applicationand move your mouse over "Set Priority"and select "High".

Afterperforming this operation, you can waitafew minutesand observe whether theproblempersists.

3-) Register Another DNS Server

We can eliminate theproblemby registeringanother dns server on the computer.

• Open Control Paneland select Networkand Internet
• Open Networkand Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
• Click on Changeadapter settings on the left.
• Right-click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
• Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
• Let'sapply the settingsby typing the Google DNS server we will givebelow.
  • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
  • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
• Then click on Verify settings on exit optionandpress OKbutton toapply theactions.

After thisprocess, you can check if theproblempersists.

4-) Turn Off Real-Time Protection

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-timeprotection to "Off".

5-) Allow Firewall

The firewall mightbeblocking the Valorant game. Toprevent this, we will need toallow several valorantapplications from Windows Defender Firewall.

• In the start search screen, type Windows Defender Firewalland open it.

• Click on Allowanapp or feature tobypass Windows Defender Firewall on the left side of the screen that opens.

• Click on the Change Settingsbutton in the menu that opens.

• After clicking thebutton, the Allowanotherapplicationbuttonbelow willbeactive. Let's click thisbutton.

• Let's click the Browsebutton on the screen that opens,andaccess the file location Ilistedbelowand open it.

• Then let's make our selectionbyaccessing the file location I leftbehind. C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\VALORANT.exe

• Then weadd the following foldersby doing the same.
  • C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\vgc.exe
  • C:\Riot Games\Riot Client\RiotClientServices.exe

Afterperforming these operations, restart the Riot Clientprogramby clicking the OK button and check if the problem persists.