How to Fix the Riot Vanguard Error in Valorant

A lot of players are running into the Riot Vanguard error when trying to launch Valorant. This error occurs when the game fails to initialize the anti-cheat and usually a quick restart fixes the issue. Sometimes the issue can also occur if you do not have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled. Here are all possible fixes for the Riot Vanguard error in Valorant.

Riot Vanguard Error: How to Fix

Here are all the solutions available for fixing the Riot Vanguard error in Valorant. 

Solution 1: Restart all Riot processes

You can try closing all Riot Games processes including Riot Vanguard to check if the Riot Vanguard error persists.

1. Right-click on your Taskbar

2. Click on Task Manager

3. Find all processes with the Riot Games or Valorant logo.

4. Right-click on each of the programs and click on End Task.

Solution 2: Restart Your Computer

Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat process can be shut down by Windows, especially if you have less RAM on your computer. Restarting your computer should resolve the issue.

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard

2. Click on the Power icon

3. Click on Restart

Solution 3: Reinstall the Riot Client and Valorant

The Riot Client is not available as a standalone download and is tied to your game. But you can uninstall it and it will automatically reinstall itself the next time you attempt to launch Valorant.

1. Search for Riot Client in the Windows search bar

2. Find Riot Client and click on Uninstall in the contextual menu

3. Launch Valorant

4. Riot Client should be reinstalled automatically

Solution 4: Enable TPM 2.0

It is recommended to look up the BIOS settings menu for your motherboard before proceeding with the next steps. You need to navigate the menu on your own and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

1. Restart your computer

2. See the screen splash to identify the key you must press to enter the firmware (if applicable).

Press the required key repeatedly until you enter the setup mode. Here are the most common BIOS menu buttons. If you have a different button you need to look it up in your motherboard’s manual or search for it online.

• Dell: F2 or F12.

• HP: ESC or F10.

• Acer: F2 or Delete.

• ASUS: F2 or Delete.

• Lenovo: F1 or F2.

• MSI: Delete.

• Toshiba: F2.

• Samsung: F2.

• Surface: Press and hold volume up button.

3. Once in your BIOS menu, you need to navigate to the Secure BOOT and TPM 2.0 settings and enable them.

These menus are different depending on the manufacturer and model of your motherboard and you should look up the settings for your motherboard before making any changes. Once you are done enabling TPM 2.0, you should no longer get the Riot Vanguard error in Valorant.