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How To Fix VAN9003 Valorant Error in Windows 11 [Solved]

Try running the game with administrative privileges

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Updated onJuly 26, 2024

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Valorant is throwing theVAN9003error on several Windows 11 devices and won’t launch. The error message either readThis build of Vanguard requires secure boot to be enabled to playorInitial attestation failure: Secure boot requirement not met.

The problem is that Valorant on Windows 11 requires both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to be enabled. Without the two, Valorant would fail to launch or crash when you reach the main menu.

On Gigabyte motherboards, the problem remained even after changing the BIOS settings, but it’s easy to fix!

How do I fix VAN9003 error in Valorant on Windows 11?

1. Change the Secure Boot mode

1.1 Changing the mode

1.2 Verify that Secure Boot is enabled

A few users reported that even afterenabling Secure Booton a Gigabyte motherboard, the changes wouldn’t reflect inSystem Information. In that case, you will have to change theSecure Boot ModetoCustomand then back toStandard.

2. Enable TPM

2.1 Checking whether TPM is enabled

2.2 Enabling TPM

To fix theVAN9003Valorant error in Windows 11, you will need toenable TPM(Trusted Platform Module). For more information about the feature, readall about TPM.

3. Set the VGC service to automatic

Configuring the VGC service to run automatically at boot also helps with theVAN1067 error on Windows 11.

4. Switch to UEFI mode

5. Run Valorant in compatibility mode

Running the game in compatibility mode also helps whenValorant is not working on Windows 11.

6. Run the Riot Repair Tool

TheRiot Repair Tool, though primarily a log collection and sharing app, can be used to fix a range ofValorant errors, includingVAN9003in Windows 11.

You could download it from theofficial support websiteor contact the support team and ask them for the tool since the available download is an MSI file, and the one shared by the team is an executable (.exe), which is easier to run. Also, make sure to run the tool with administrative privileges.

7. Roll back to Windows 10

If nothing else works, and you recently upgraded to the latest iteration of the OS,roll back to Windows 10.

Remember, you can only do this within 10 days, unless the period is manually extended beforehand.

➡️ In case you are past the 10-day period,create a bootable Windows 10 USB, and then install the OS from scratch.

Summary

Reinstalling Windows 10 should be used as the last resort when the previous solutions for theVAN9003Valorant error on Windows 11 didn’t work. In our experience, enabling bothSecure BootandTPMand running theVGCservice should do the trick!

Before you leave, find out thebest Windows 11 settings for gamingand enjoy superior Valorant gameplay! We also have a guide onVAN 1067 error on Windows 10, so don’t miss it.

For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.

How To Fix VAN9003 Valorant Error in Windows 11 [Solved]#

How do I fix VAN9003 error in Valorant on Windows 11?#

1. Change the Secure Boot mode#

2. Enable TPM#

3. Set the VGC service to automatic#

4. Switch to UEFI mode#

5. Run Valorant in compatibility mode#

6. Run the Riot Repair Tool#

7. Roll back to Windows 10#

Summary#