Opening the Valorant installer is not a big deal. All you need is one or two clicks.
But when you cannot open the launcher after trying multiple times, there must be some problem with the setup or your PC.
Read through this write-up to know what to do when the Valorant installer is not opening.
Why Can’t I Open Valorant Launcher?
Errors while playing Valorant are common. The following reasons may be responsible for why the Valorant launcher is not opening. These are:
- Outdated Windows
- Outdated Graphics drivers
- Interference of Windows Firewall or antivirus
- Conflicting programs running in the background
- Problem with the installation file
Let’s focus on what to do when the Valorant installer isn’t working.
How To Fix If Valorant Installer Is Not Launching?
Follow the methods described below when the Valorant installer is not opening.
1) Run The Valorant Installer As An Administrator
Sometimes the game installer may require administrative privileges to run.
So, try to run it as an administrator when you cannot open the Valorant installer.
This can fix the issue.
To run the Valorant installer as an administrator, follow the steps given below:
- Right-click on the Valorant installer app on your desktop. Select its properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab and check the box for Run this program as an administrator, as shown below.
- Save the changes by clicking on Apply > OK. If the installer does not open, then update your Windows operating system.
2) Update Your Windows
Valorant won’t open if your Windows is not up to date.
You need an updated operating system to run games like Valorant. So, make sure that your Windows is up to date.
If you have not checked for updates in the recent past, then update your Windows now by following the steps given below:
To update Windows, follow the steps given below:
- Type Check for updates in the Windows search bar and click on the topmost option.
- Click on the Check for updates button below and wait until Windows checks for the latest available updates.
- Once done updating, Windows restart your PC. Now check if you can open the Valorant installer. If you still cannot, update the graphics drivers of your system.
3) Troubleshoot The Graphics drivers
Ensure that your device’s graphics drivers are always up to date. Valorant can be unstable with the older graphics driver versions.
The graphics card manufacturers keep releasing driver updates to enhance gaming performance.
Follow the steps below to troubleshoot your graphics drivers:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
- Expand the Display Adapters section and right-click on the Graphics driver you are using.
- Click on Uninstall Device option and then follow the on-screen instructions.
- After uninstallation of the drivers, install them again.
- If you are using an AMD graphics driver, install Radeon. Then run the app. Similarly, for NVIDIA graphics drivers, install & run the GeForce Experience app.
- If you have them installed on your PC, then run the app. It will detect the missing graphics drivers and download & install them.
- Once done, restart your device. Run the app once again to check for updates. If any update is available, download & install it.
Now check if this could fix the problem. If not, then disable Firewall.
4) Disable Firewall
Windows Defender Firewall can sometimes detect Valorant as a false positive and prevent the installer from launching.
So, disable Windows Firewall temporarily and the antivirus you are using.
- Type Windows Firewall in the Windows Search Menu & select Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option.
- Click on the radio buttons for both Private and Public network settings for the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option, as shown below.
If you have any other antivirus protection installed on your PC, disable that too.
As disabling Windows Firewall or antivirus makes your system vulnerable to malicious threats, so make sore you enable those soon after.
5) Close Unnecessary Apps
If you have lots of other apps running in the background, then this can also be the reason why the Valorant installer isn’t launching.
So, close the unnecessary app running in the background to avoid conflicts with the Valorant installer.
Follow the steps given below to close the running apps:
- Right-click on the Windows Start menu and select Task Manager.
- Click on the Processes tab. Right-click on the process you want to close and select End task.
- Repeat the procedure and close all the unnecessary programs running in the background.
Apps like Discord, Google Chrome, GeForce Experience, and Nvidia Shadow Play should be closed before you open the Valorant installer.
6) Re-download The Valorant Installer
If none of the above methods could fix the problem with the Valorant installer, then reinstall it.
If there is a problem with the installation file, then that can be fixed with a fresh installation.
To do so, follow the steps given below:
- Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and choose the top option.
- Next, click on Programs and Features.
- From the list of installed programs, locate the Valorant installer. Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation process. Once done, reinstall Valorant from the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
1. Why isn’t Van installing?
If Van is not installed, make sure that you have a stable internet connection. Check the internet speed, and if everything goes fine, try again.
2. Do I need to open Vanguard while playing Valorant?
Riot Vanguard should be active while playing Valorant. Valorant will not run without Riot Vanguard.
3. Why is Valorant stuck?
Valorant can get stuck due to poor internet connection or f the game servers are down.
So, make sure the internet connection is stable, and the gamer servers are up & running.
Final Words
The above methods should fix the problem when you cannot open the Valorant launcher.
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