How to Fix the VALORANT Vanguard Error on Windows 11
Run VALORANT as administrator, reinstall the game, disable antivirus, allow Valorant.exe and vgc.exe through Windows Defender Firewall and set the vgc service to Automatic.
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In brief
AI summaryTo fix the VALORANT Vanguard error on Windows 11, first right-click VALORANT, open Properties, then check Run this program as an administrator on the Compatibility tab.
Other VALORANT Vanguard fixes on Windows 11 include reinstalling the game via Apps & features and disabling third-party antivirus software.
In Windows Defender Firewall, allow Valorant.exe and C:\\Program Files\\Riot Vanguard\\vgc.exe, then set the vgc service to Automatic and click Restart in Services.
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VALORANT is a free first-person hero shooter developed by Riot Games. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows, including Windows 11/10/8/7, and is played by many players around the world. However, players sometimes run into certain errors when playing the game. One of these errors is the VALORANT Vanguard error on Windows 11. Here is the fix for the VALORANT Vanguard error on Windows 11.
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VALORANT Vanguard Error on Windows 11 2024
Run the Game as Administrator
First, you should make sure there is no other process blocking the Vanguard service. To do this:
- Right-click VALORANT on your desktop and select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator box.
- Click Apply and OK for this change to take effect.
Reinstall the Game
- Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings. Then go to Apps > Apps & features.
- Then scroll down the menu in the right pane to find VALORANT. Click it and select Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall.
- Go to the official website to download and reinstall the game.
Disable Antivirus Applications
If you encounter the Vanguard anti-cheat error on Windows 11, one cause could be third-party antivirus software. So if you have installed one on your computer, you should disable it to fix the problem.
Bypass Windows Defender Firewall
- Type Control Panel in the Search box to open it. Then select Windows Defender Firewall.
- Choose the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall option. Then click Change settings.
- Choose to allow another app. Click the Browse button and open the Valorant.exe file.
- Click the Add button. Then check the Private and Public boxes.
- Click the Allow another app button again, then click Browse. Go to C:\\Program Files\\Riot Vanguard\\vgc.exe and open it.
- Click the Add button. Then check the Private and Public boxes. Do the same for Riot Client Services by going to the Riot Client folder, and click OK.
Restart the VGC Service
- Type Services in the Search box to open it.
- Find the vgc service here. Double-click it and change the startup type to Automatic. Click Restart to run this service.
- Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
