“VAN9003” is a widely reported error on Valorant. This error doesn’t let the game launch, which is very annoying for players that just want to enjoy the game.
If you are facing a “VAN9003” error in Valorant, then you are at the right place. Here I have given the fixes for this error, so just follow as shown and you will be able to solve it.
What Does Valorant VAN9003 Error Mean?
This error generally occurs when the Secure Boot is not enabled on your device.
The full error is “VAN9003” followed by “This build of Vanguard is out of compliance with current system settings” or “VAN9003” along with “Initial Attestation Failure Secure Boot Requirement Not Met”.
How To Fix The VAN9003 Error In Valorant?
I have discussed below some of the most common fixes for this error.
1) Run The Game On Compatibility Mode
Follow the steps for doing this:
- First, you need to right-click on the Valorant desktop icon and then open Properties.
- Next, go to the compatibility tab and check the box for “Run this program in compatibility mode,” and select the last Windows version.
- Now, go back to your game and if you again get the same error then update Windows.
2) Update Windows
An outdated version of Windows can also be responsible for the Valorant Van9003 error.
So, update your Windows to the latest version following the steps given below:
- Press Windows + I keys to open Settings. Click on Windows Update.
- Then, select Check for updates.
- Finally, download and install the latest updates that are available and then restart your computer.
- Now, try to run Valorant, but if the error persists, then enable Secure Boot.
3) Enable Secure Boot
This error can also appear if Secure Boot is not enabled in your BIOS. Here is how you can check and enable it:
- First, you need to type System Information on the Start Menu and open it.
- Then search for the Secure Boot State and see if it is On.
- If it is on, then move to the next solution.
- If the Secure Boot is off, you will have to boot into the BIOS and enable it.
Each PC has a different BIOS key. The general BIOS keys are F1, F2, F9, F10, or Del, but they will differ as per the motherboard.
If you don’t know the BIOS key, check the manufacturer’s manual and keep it handy.
Now follow the process given below to enable secure Boot in Windows 11.
- Keep pressing the BIOS key to enter BIOS. You can also enter BIOS from Windows Settings.
- Press Win + I to enter Settings. Then select Recovery.
- Click on Restart Now next to the Advanced Startup option.
- From the advanced options, select Troubleshoot.
- Next select Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
- This will help you to enter BIOS or the UEFI Settings.
- Then select Boot, System Configuration, or Security option. This will depend upon your BIOS settings. Then select the BIOS tab.
- Select the Secure Boot option. If you cannot find the Secure Boot option, click on CSM Support and disable the option. Then go to the extreme bottom, and you will find the Secure Boot option.
- To enable the option, press the Enter key and select Enable.
- If you find the option has greyed out, then set the Administrator or Supervisor password.
- Go to the Security tab and enter the Administrator password. Make sure to keep a note of it so that you do not forget.
- You will need this administrator password whenever you boot into BIOS.
- Now you will be able to enable Secure Boot. Press the F10 button on your keyboard and press Enter. This will save the changes and help to exit the window.
- Boot into Windows 11 & press the Windows key. Enter System and select System Information from the options.
- From the System Summary tab, search for Secure Boot State. If you see it is ‘on’, you have successfully enabled the Secure Boot.
Wrapping Up
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