[Fixed] VALORANT Installing or updating stuck on 0.1KB/s

VALORANT often gets stuck at 0.1KB/s when trying to install or update to a new version. This has been a recurring bug or glitch for a long time, which prevents the updating or installation process. In some cases, even when the VALORANT installation gets completed, it remains stuck at 0.1KB/s for no apparent reason.

The common solution to fix this issue is to wait at least 5 to 10 minutes, as the issue may resolve itself. If not, then restart your computer or the Riot Client launcher, which helps reload the current data about the VALORANT installation. If your game is installed, but it is stuck at 0.1KB/s, restarting the computer and the Riot Client may fix this issue. If that also fails, follow the methods outlined below.

1. Uninstall or Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software

If you use third-party antivirus software, such as Avast or any other antivirus, make sure to disable or uninstall it from your Windows. When third-party antivirus software takes control of a system, they have access to block and remove malware and viruses, as well as control programs. However, they can also interfere with the installation process of VALORANT by preventing it from writing data on a drive.

When you install a program, it writes data on your drive. Hence, it is possible that your antivirus blocks the Riot Client from writing data on the drive. Another reason for uninstalling or disabling third-party antivirus software is interference from the firewall. Many third-party antivirus programs have firewalls that monitor incoming and outgoing data to protect the system from unauthorized access.

When you update or install the game, all data comes from the server at your request. Therefore, it’s possible that your third-party antivirus firewall is blocking it, causing VALORANT to be stuck at 0.1KB/s.

1. Press the Win + R keys together to launch the Run window.
2. Type appwiz.cpl in the search box and click OK to launch the Programs & Features window.

   

3. Right-click the third-party antivirus software and click Uninstall.

   

4. This will bring up the antivirus setup. Just click Uninstall.
   
5. Once done, check if the problem is resolved.

2. Switch to Google DNS

DNS or Domain Name System is a gateway between you and the server. It translates human-readable names into IP addresses to interact with the server. Moreover, it provides better speed, security, and performance than other DNS servers. If you are using an automatic or any other DNS, it is possible that your DNS server is down, causing VALORANT to get stuck at 0.1KB/s.

1. Press the Windows key and type Control Panel in the search bar.

   

2. Open the control panel, and go to Network and Internet > Network & Sharing Center.
3. Click Change Adapter Settings from the left pane.

   

4. Right-click the network adapter and go to Properties.

   

5. Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) from the list of protocols.
6. Click the Properties option.

   

7. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option.
8. Enter the following DNS addresses one by one in the box:

   8.8.8.8
   8.8.4.4

   

9. Once done, click OK to save the changes.
10. Then, check if the issue persists.

3. End Task on High Bandwidth-Consuming Apps

If you have many third-party programs installed that start with your Windows system and consume high bandwidth from your internet even if they are idle, such as communication apps, browsers, and other applications, make sure to close them when trying to install VALORANT.

1. Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.

   

2. Once the task manager is opened, select the Network tab from the top.
3. Right-click the application consuming high bandwidth and click End Task.

   

4. Once done, check if VALORANT is still stuck at 0.1KB/s.

4. Change Riot Client Priority to High

Changing the priority of the Riot Client from normal to high indicates to the computer that it should allocate more resources, including network bandwidth, to this task by lowering the priority of other processes.

1. Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.

   

2. Then, go to the Details tab from the left sidebar.
3. Right-click RiotClientService.exe.
4. Hover over Set Priority, and select High from the listed options.

   

5. Repeat these steps for all the Riot Client processes.
6. Once done, restart the Riot Client launcher and see if the problem is fixed.

5. Reset Network Settings

VALORANT can get stuck at 0.1KB/s due to a slow internet connection caused by misconfigured network settings, such as unsupported DNS or proxy settings. If your internet is stable on other devices and running slow on your computer, it means your network settings are misconfigured. You can try resetting your network settings to fix this issue.

To learn more, visit How to Reset Network Settings.

1. Press the Windows Key and type Network Reset.

   

2. Open the network reset settings, and click Reset Now. This will restart your computer and apply new network settings.

   

3. Once done, launch the Riot Client and check if your problem is resolved.

6. Disable IPv6 Protocol

IPv6 is the next version of the Internet Protocol and is used to facilitate communication over the network. Unfortunately, VALORANT does not fully support IPv6, which can result in connection issues, including being stuck at 0.1KB/s. Hence, try disabling it by following these instructions.

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
2. Navigate to Network and Internet from the left pane.
3. Go to Advanced Network Settings.

   

4. Click More Network Adapter Options.

   

5. Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.

   

6. Untick Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).

   

7. Click OK and check if your problem is fixed.

7. Allow Riot Client through Firewall

The Windows built-in firewall monitors outgoing and incoming data to prevent unauthorized access. Since the Riot Client updates or installs its files from the server, the Windows firewall can block it without reason. To avoid this, allow the Riot Client through the Windows firewall.

1. Press the Windows key and type Control Panel in the search bar.

   

2. Open the control panel, and navigate to System Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
3. Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall from the left pane.

   

4. Click on Change Settings.
5. Find the Riot Client in the list of apps and check both the Private and Public boxes.

   

6. If you are unable to find the Riot Client in the list, click Allow another app and browse to the Riot Client’s location.
7. Select Riot Client and click Open and then click Add.

   

8. Once done, close the window and launch the Riot Client launcher to see if the issue is fixed.

8. Use Mobile Data (if applicable)

If the issue persists, it is probably due to an unstable internet connection, preventing VALORANT from updating or installing. You can try connecting to your mobile data to update VALORANT. Moreover, if you have a Wi-Fi connection, try an Ethernet connection, as it is more stable than a Wi-Fi connection.