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Vanguard on Windows 11: Fix Valorant Errors With This Easy Guide!

Fix and enjoy the first-person shooter multiplayer game

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Updated onJuly 23, 2024

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The Van9001 and Windows 11 Valorant anti-cheat errors are two of the most widely cited Valorant issues, associated with the following errors:

Vanguard anti-cheat has encountered an error. Please relaunch the client to restore anti-cheat function.Van 9001: This build of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and secure boot to be enabled to play.

Find below easy to follow ways to fix them:

How can I fix the Valorant Vanguard Windows 11 errors?

Fixes for the Van 9001 error

Our Fix: TPM device not detected error guide also provides details for enabling TPM within BIOS settings. However, UEFI Firmware and BIOS menu layouts vary between PCs.

Your motherboard manual might include more specific instructions for enabling TPM 2.0.

Fixes for the Windows 11 Valorant Vanguard anti-cheat error

If you have third-party antivirus software installed, it’s recommended that you disable that utility before playing Valorant.

To do so, right-click the system tray icon for your antivirus utility and select a disable option on the context menu. Select to disable the antivirus shield for a few hours if possible.

If you can play Valorant after disabling your antivirus software, the antivirus utility’s shield or firewall likely conflicts with the game or its anti-cheat software. In this case, consider adding Valorant and Vanguard to your antivirus utility’s exceptions list to get rid of this and other errors likeValorant error code 57.

In case that does not work, we recommend tryinggaming-friendly AV software.

Do Valorant’s connection errors have anything to do with Vanguard?

The Valorant Connection error that arises when some players launch the game is often due to Vanguard. If you ever need to fix that error, try uninstalling and reinstalling Vanguard as outlined within the last potential resolution above.

However, that connection issue can also arise for other reasons. For example, there could be an issue with your internet connection. In this case, running the Internet Connections troubleshooter or restarting your router might also help.

Can you play Valorant without Vanguard?

Riot Vanguard would have to be enabled during VALORANT gameplay to maintain the integrity of players’ games. Your ability to play, however, might be impacted by unforeseen conflicts with either the Vanguard driver or the Vanguard client on your device.

Even ifyou want to uninstall the game, you first need to exit Riot Vanguard, uninstall Vanguard first, and then the game to completely get rid of it.

Nevertheless, you cannot play Valorant without Riot Vanguard in Windows 11. The driver keeps going, although you aren’t playing the game.

So, that’s how you can fix the Vanguard 9001 and anti-cheat errors in Windows 11. Unfortunately, those are two of the most common issues Valorant players have needed to fix on Microsoft’s latest desktop platform.

The fix for the 9001 error is pretty clear-cut. You must enable TPM 2.0 and secure boot on your PC to resolve that issue. If you can utilizeGroup Policy Editor, selecting theAllow BitLocker without a compatible TPMoption might also work.

However, how you can fix the Vanguard anti-cheat error isn’t quite so obvious. That error often occurs because of firewall and antivirus software blocks. Try applying all the potential resolutions above for the Windows 11 Valorant anti-cheat error to get it fixed.

We also have a great guide on what to do ifValorant could not enter matchmaking, so don’t miss it. Vanguard can also causeVAN 1067 Valorant on Windows 11, but we covered this issue in another guide.

If you have questions about those Valorant Vanguard errors, please add them below. In addition, you can discuss those Vanguard Windows 11 errors and share other potential resolutions for them in that comments section.

Vanguard on Windows 11: Fix Valorant Errors With This Easy Guide!#

How can I fix the Valorant Vanguard Windows 11 errors?#

Fixes for the Van 9001 error#

Fixes for the Windows 11 Valorant Vanguard anti-cheat error#

Do Valorant’s connection errors have anything to do with Vanguard?#

Can you play Valorant without Vanguard?#