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Valorant - How To Fix Vanguard Anti Cheat Error

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Close Valorant and open up your task manager. In the Processes tab, end all Valorant, Riot, and Vanguard processes still running in the background. Ending tasks in your task manager can help identify the processes which are causing the error. If you're experiencing issues with Vanguard, Valorant's anti-cheat system, restarting the process may help resolve the problem. To do this, press the Windows key and R to open the RUN dialog box, or search for RUN and hit enter. Next, enter msconfig in the dialogue box and hit enter. In the General tab, set the startup selection to Normal Startup. Then, go to the Services tab and search for VGC to ensure the service is enabled.

End all Riot Games & Vanguard Processes

Close Valorant and open up your task manager. In the Processes tab, end all Valorant, Riot, and Vanguard processes still running in the background. Ending tasks in your task manager can help identify the processes which are causing the error.

Ending tasks in your task manager can be helpful in identifying the processes which are causing the error.
Ending tasks in your task manager can be helpful in identifying the processes which are causing the error.

Restart the Vanguard Process

If you're experiencing issues with Vanguard, Valorant's anti-cheat system, restarting the process may help resolve the problem. To do this, press the Windows key and R to open the RUN dialog box, or search for RUN and hit enter. Next, enter msconfig in the dialogue box and hit enter. In the General tab, set the startup selection to Normal Startup. Then, go to the Services tab and search for VGC to ensure the service is enabled.

The service control manager will allow you to make changes to services, such as the “VGC” service from Valorant.
The service control manager will allow you to make changes to services, such as the “VGC” service from Valorant.

End 3rd-Party Applications

If you're still experiencing Vanguard errors after tweaking the Service Control Manager, the problem could be caused by third-party software running in the background. To identify these processes, open your task manager and navigate to the Processes tab. Ensure to end all processes showing an overlay while playing the game, such as Steam, Skype, Discord, and GeForce Experience. Additionally, consider ending any anti-virus or firewall processes, as these can interfere with Vanguard. Lastly, if you have any Chrome extensions running, end those processes. By following these steps, you can identify and end any third-party software causing Vanguard errors and get back to enjoying uninterrupted gameplay on Valorant.

Task Manager > Processes > End Task
Task Manager > Processes > End Task

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