VALORANT

Riot Games

TPM 2.0 Required

Secure Boot Required

VALORANT's Vanguard Anti-Cheat strictly requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled on Windows 11. Find out how to resolve VAN9001 and VAN9003 errors.

Verified Error Codes

VAN9001

TPM 2.0 is not enabled

VALORANT fails to launch on Windows 11, displaying a 'VAN9001' error regarding TPM 2.0.

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VAN9003

Secure Boot is disabled

VALORANT blocks launch with 'VAN9003: This build of Vanguard requires Secure Boot to be enabled'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VALORANT require TPM 2.0 on Windows 10?

No. Vanguard currently only enforces the TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements for systems running Windows 11.

I enabled Secure Boot but I still get VAN9003. Why?

Some motherboards require you to 'Restore Factory Keys' or change the OS Type from 'Other OS' to 'Windows UEFI' before Secure Boot is fully active.

Fix Tools

Open Interactive Wizard Find My PC Learn about TPM & Secure Boot

Related Guides

Select your motherboard manufacturer for specific BIOS instructions.