{"id":82669,"date":"2024-10-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=82669"},"modified":"2025-02-27T01:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T06:42:43","slug":"valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed.jpeg\" data-lasso-id=\"52844\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed.jpeg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 1\" class=\"wp-image-82658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed-80x50.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-1-compressed-70x43.jpeg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Is Valorant not launching on your PC, or does it crash sporadically and throw out error codes? Several factors could cause Riot Games&#8217; free-to-play first-person shooter to malfunction, including compatibility issues, faulty processes, and outdated drivers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work through the suggestions and solutions below to resolve problems with Valorant not opening or functioning on Windows 11.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Valorant&#8217;s System Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valorant is not particularly demanding on system resources, but it&#8217;s always a good idea to begin by ensuring your PC meets the game&#8217;s system requirements.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Minimum Requirements<\/span>: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU | Intel HD 3000 GPU | 4 GB RAM.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Recommended Requirement<\/span>s: Intel i3-4150 CPU | Geforce GT 730 GPU | 4 GB RAM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your PC&#8217;s hardware, open the Windows Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc), switch to the Performance section, and navigate to the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">CPU<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Memory<\/span>, and <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">GPU<\/span> tabs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A system failing to meet the minimum requirements can result in problems. For example, an unsupported graphics card model is a common reason for failed launches, shoddy FPS (frames per second), and freezes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Force-Quit and Relaunch Valorant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, Valorant might not launch due to stuck background processes or glitches. Force-quitting the game and all Riot-related processes can help. Just:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Task Manager.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the default <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Processes<\/span> tab, highlight the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Client<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">RiotClientCrashHandler<\/span>, and <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Vanguard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> tray notification<\/span> processes, and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">End Task<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-launch Valorant.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"52845\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed.png\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 2\" class=\"wp-image-82659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed.png 999w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed-80x48.png 80w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed-70x43.png 70w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-2-compressed-140x85.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the VGC Service Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valorant&#8217;s anti-cheat system, Vanguard, must run in the operating system&#8217;s background for the game to launch. To start or force-restart the service:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows<\/span> + <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">R<\/span>, type <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">services.msc<\/span> into the Run box, and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">OK<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate and right-click the service labeled <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">vgc<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Start<\/span>. If the option appears grayed out, select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Restart<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"52846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed.png\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 3\" class=\"wp-image-82660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed.png 894w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed-80x48.png 80w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed-70x43.png 70w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-3-compressed-140x85.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also best to configure <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">vgc<\/span> to always run in the background. To do that, double-click the service and set <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Startup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> type<\/span> to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Automatic<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restart Your Windows 11 PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still facing issues, it&#8217;s time to restart your computer before moving on with the rest of the fixes. This action alone could resolve temporary software conflicts preventing Valorant from working. If you haven&#8217;t already, open the<span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> Start menu<\/span> and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Power<\/span> &gt; <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Restart<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"52847\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 4\" class=\"wp-image-82661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed.jpg 871w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-4-compressed-80x37.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run Valorant With Administrative Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running Valorant with administrative privileges fixes launch issues stemming from insufficient permissions. To do that, right-click the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Client<\/span> shortcut on your desktop and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> as administrator<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"52848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 5\" class=\"wp-image-82662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed.jpg 683w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed-76x50.jpg 76w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-5-compressed-130x85.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If that helps, here&#8217;s how you can always set up Valorant so it runs as an administrator:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Client<\/span> shortcut on the desktop and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Properties<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Compatibility<\/span> tab.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> this program as an administrator<\/span> and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Apply<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update the Graphics Card Drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated graphics drivers cause numerous issues with video games. To update the drivers to their latest version:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the<span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> Start button <\/span>and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Device Manager<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Display adapters<\/span> category.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your graphics card and choose <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Update driver<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Search automatically for drivers<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Search for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">updated drivers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows Update<\/span> to check for Microsoft-verified drivers.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install any available driver updates.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed.png\" data-lasso-id=\"52849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed.png\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 6\" class=\"wp-image-82663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed.png 642w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed-76x50.png 76w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-6-compressed-130x85.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, visit your GPU manufacturer\u2019s website\u2014<a data-type=\"URL\" data-lasso-id=\"52850\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/download-center\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/drivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\" data-lasso-id=\"53152\">NVIDIA<\/a>, or <a data-type=\"URL\" data-lasso-id=\"52852\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/support\/download\/drivers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a>\u2014for the latest drivers or <a data-type=\"URL\" data-lasso-id=\"52853\" href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-update-nvidia-drivers-for-best-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use a dedicated driver update tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Note<\/span>: If problems with Valorant occurred after a recent GPU driver update, consider <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-roll-back-a-driver-in-windows-10\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52854\">rolling the driver back to its previous version<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update Windows 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to keep Windows 11 updated for optimal compatibility and performance with games like Valorant. If you&#8217;ve turned off automatic updates, periodically check for and manually install available Windows updates. Here&#8217;s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Start button<\/span> and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Settings<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows Update<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> <\/span>on the sidebar.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Check for updates<\/span> button. If there are pending updates, select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Download and Install<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"52855\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 7\" class=\"wp-image-82667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-7-compressed-80x47.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run Valorant in Compatibility Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fix that works is configuring Valorant to assume it&#8217;s running on an older version of Windows. Just:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Client<\/span> shortcut and go to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Properties<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Compatibility<\/span> tab, check the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> this program in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">compatibility mode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> for<\/span> box.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick an earlier version of Windows, like <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows 7<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows 8<\/span>, or <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Windows 10<\/span>, and apply the changes.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-8-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"52856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-8-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 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To do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Riot Client.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Profile<\/span> icon on the window&#8217;s top-right and choose <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Settings<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span> on the sidebar.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Repair<\/span> button.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until the Riat Client checks for issues with the game files and applies any repairs. 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To do that, you must also remove Riot Vanguard before deleting Valorant. Here&#8217;s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Vanguard<\/span> icon on the system tray.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Exit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Vanguard<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the<span style=\"font-weight:bold\"> Start menu <\/span>and select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Installed apps<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">More<\/span> (three dots) next to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Riot Vanguard<\/span>, then <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Valorant<\/span>, and choose <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Uninstall<\/span>.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Valorant website and <a data-type=\"URL\" data-lasso-id=\"52860\" href=\"https:\/\/playvalorant.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reinstall Valorant<\/a>. Riot Vanguard should automatically install alongside it.<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"52861\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Valorant Not Launching or Working in Windows 11? 12 Ways to Fix image 11\" class=\"wp-image-82668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2024\/10\/valorant-not-launching-or-working-in-windows-11-12-ways-to-fix-11-compressed-80x47.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Note<\/span>: If you don&#8217;t have any other video game installations from Riot Games, we recommend that you also remove and reinstall the Riot Client.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valorant requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to operate properly. If these features are not enabled, the game won&#8217;t launch. For more details, check our guide to <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-enable-secure-boot-for-windows-11\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52862\">enabling Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 via BIOS\/UEFI<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valorant Is Working Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valorant not launching or working in Windows 11 is annoying, but the fixes above should help you get it up and running normally. Start with basic troubleshooting, like checking system requirements and restarting your PC, then move to more specific solutions, such as updating drivers, adjusting system settings, and tweaking compatibility modes. If issues persist, <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/support.riotgames.com\/hc\/en-us\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52863\">contact Riot Games&#8217; Support<\/a> for additional troubleshooting advice.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Valorant not launching on your PC, or does it crash sporadically and throw out error codes? 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