Please unload vgk.sys

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Problem: When using Hydra, I keep getting the message "Please unload vgk.sys" How do I fix?

The message requesting you to "unload vgk.sys" indicates a direct conflict with the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat system. The vgk.sys file is a core, kernel-level driver associated with this security software, and it is designed to prevent external applications (like the Hydra loader) from interacting with the system.

To proceed with the Hydra loader, you must completely remove the Riot Vanguard software. Simply closing the associated game will not unload the driver, as it runs at the kernel level.

Here are the detailed, professional steps to fully uninstall Riot Vanguard:

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Step 1: Uninstall Riot Vanguard via Windows Settings (Recommended)

 

This is the standard and most reliable method for removing the application.

1. Access Apps Settings:

   • Press the Windows Key on your keyboard, and type "Add or remove programs" (or navigate to Settings > Apps > Installed apps).

2. Locate and Uninstall:

   • In the list of installed applications, search for "Riot Vanguard".

      

   • Click on the entry (or the three-dot menu next to it) and select Uninstall.

3. Confirm Uninstallation:

   • A confirmation prompt will appear. Click Uninstall again, and you may need to grant administrator permission (User Account Control) for the action to complete.

 

Step 2: Perform a System Reboot

 

A restart is critical because kernel-level drivers like vgk.sys are only fully unloaded from memory upon a system shutdown and restart.

• Restart your PC immediately after the uninstallation process is complete.

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Alternative/Manual Cleanup (If Conflict Persists)

 

If the Hydra loader continues to report the vgk.sys error after the standard uninstall and reboot, a manual removal of the associated services may be necessary.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press the Windows Key, type cmd.

      

   • Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."

2. Execute Service Deletion Commands:

   • Enter the following commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:

     Bash

     sc delete vgc
     sc delete vgk
     

   These commands delete the services associated with Vanguard (vgc) and the kernel driver (vgk). You should see a message like [SC] DeleteService SUCCESS after each.

3. Delete Remaining Files (Optional but Recommended):

   • Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Program Files\

   • Locate the folder named "Riot Vanguard" and manually delete it.

      

4. Final Reboot:

   • Restart your PC one final time to clear any residual service entries or files from memory.

Following these steps ensures that the vgk.sys driver is completely unloaded from your system, which should resolve the conflict and allow the Hydra loader to function correctly.