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League of Legends (LOL) is one of the most played video games around the globe. Not only is the game engaging, but also fun since it\u2019s a team strategy game that supports multiplayer mode. If you’re among the countless fans of League of Legends, then you must have come across the \u2018PvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working\u2019 error. The error forces the game to close even before it starts, and each time you try to launch it, the same error message pops up, which states:<\/p>\n

\u201cPvp.net patcher kernel has stopped working<\/p>\n

A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.\u201d<\/p>\n

Players who have tried to reinstall League of Legends reported that it didn\u2019t fix the error. This post explores the different ways on how to resolve the \u2018PvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working\u2019 problem in Windows 10.<\/p>\n

What Is \u201cPvp.Net Patcher Kernel Has Stopped Working\u201d Error in Windows 10?<\/h2>\n

The \u2018PvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working\u2019 error is known to affect the League of Legends video game. The error appears randomly when a player tries to launch the game or run the Riot Client. Sometimes, the game might even stop suddenly when you’re in the middle of a battle and the client program refuses to run again.<\/p>\n

In most cases, the \u2018PvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working\u2019 error pops up when you run LOL without administrator rights or if the game files have been corrupted. Such an error can be quite irritating, especially considering how addictive the game can be, and you\u2019d want it fixed as soon as possible. Hopefully, there are several ways to resolve the issue once and for all.<\/p>\n

How to Fix League of Legends \u201cPvp.Net Patcher Kernel Has Stopped Working” Problem<\/h2>\n

Fix 1: Run the Game as an Administrator<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest and most effective ways to get League of Legends up and running is to give it full administrator rights. Most players discovered that running LOL as an admin resolved the \u201cPvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working” issue. The thing is, when you give a program administrative access, it operates without any restrictions from the system, such as firewalls. If this fix works, you can configure the game\u2019s properties to always run with admin access. To run the game with admin rights, follow this simple guide:<\/p>\n

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  1. Right-click the game\u2019s icon on your desktop and select \u201cRun as administrator\u201d.<\/li>\n
  2. Relaunch League of Legends and if it runs without triggering the \u201cPvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working” error, then proceed with the next steps below to permanently run the game with elevated rights.<\/li>\n
  3. Right-click LOL\u2019s icon again and select \u201cProperties\u201d.<\/li>\n
  4. Switch to the \u201cCompatibility\u201d tab and check the \u201cRun this program as an administrator\u201d option.<\/li>\n
  5. Click Apply > OK to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You should now be able to battle it out with other players without the game suddenly stopping midway.<\/p>\n

    Fix 2: Run LOL in Compatibility Mode<\/h2>\n

    If League of Legends failed to function even after giving it administrative access, then you can try running the game in compatibility mode. Sometimes, newer operating systems like Windows 10 might not be compatible with some games. To proceed, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. Right-click the game’s icon on your desktop and open its \u201cProperties\u201d.<\/li>\n
    2. Go to the \u201cCompatibility\u201d tab, and click on the \u201cRun this program in compatibility mode for:\u201d option.<\/li>\n
    3. Choose \u201cWindows 7\u201d from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n
    4. Click Apply > OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If the game refuses to run properly with \u201cWindows 7\u201d as your selected OS, try Windows 8 or Windows 10.<\/p>\n

      Fix 3: Restart the Game<\/h2>\n

      Sometimes, a program may get stuck due to several reasons. Ending the program in \u2018Task Manager\u2019 closes all of its processes and helps to get the program back to its functioning state. For this reason, restarting League of Legends can also resolve the \u201cPvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working” problem on your Windows 10 PC.<\/p>\n

      Here\u2019s how:<\/h3>\n
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      1. Open \u201cTask Manager\u201d using the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyboard shortcut or simply right-click your taskbar and select \u201cTask Manager\u201d.<\/li>\n
      2. Next, find all the processes related to League of Legends under the \u201cProcesses\u201d tab, select them one by one, and click \u201cEnd task\u201d.<\/li>\n
      3. Once you\u2019ve stopped all the processes related to the Riot Client, exit \u201cTask Manager\u201d and relaunch League of Legends as an admin to check whether the issue has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Fix 4: Delete Game Patch Files<\/h2>\n

        If the game patch files have been corrupted, then deleting them can get rid of the \u201cPvP.net Patcher Kernel has stopped working” error. Once you delete all the files, the program will automatically download all the files again.<\/p>\n

        Here are the steps to remove LOL\u2019s patch files:<\/p>\n

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        1. Open \u201cFile Explorer\u201d and browse to the directory containing the League of Legends files, which in most cases is the Local C drive. However, it depends on which drive you have the game installed.<\/li>\n
        2. Once you find the directory, open the \u201cRADS\u201d folder and go to this path: projects > lol_air_client > releases> \u201cSelect the latest folder present\u201d.<\/li>\n
        3. Find and delete the \u201cS_OK\u201d and \u201creleasemanifest\u201d files.<\/li>\n
        4. Next, locate the \u201cDeploy\u201d folder and delete the following files:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n