Fix VALORANT Error Codes 43 or 7 on Windows 11

In a previous post, we covered the solutions to VALORANT connection error codes and also solutions to VALORANT Vanguard Anti-Cheat engine error codes. In this post, we will take a look at the possible causes, as well as provide the most suitable solutions to the VALORANT Vanguard game client error codes 43, 7 PC gamers may encounter on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming rig.

We will discuss these two VALORANT game client error codes 43, 7 in separate subheadings below, each with it’s potential causes as well as their respective solutions. Bear in mind that other related game client error codes (example error code 29, 43, 46 or 54) for VALORANT not highlighted in this post can also be resolved with the solutions offered in this post.

Fix VALORANT Error Code 43 on Windows 11/10

When you encounter this issue, you’ll receive the following full error message;

NOT YET
There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client.

Error Code: 43

PC gamers reported they usually encounter this error when trying to log into a game or during gameplay sessions.

Solutions

Check VALORANT server status
Restart PC and modem/router
Update network adapter driver
Flush DNS
Enable Vanguard service in System Configuration
Change Vanguard Startup type to Automatic in Services Manager
Run Compatibility Troubleshooter
Troubleshoot in Clean Boot state
Uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Riot Vanguard

Let’s see the solutions in detail.

You can try these solutions in no particular order and see what works for you.

1] Check VALORANT server status

The First attempt to resolve the VALORANT game client error code 43 is to check the VALORANT server status at status.riotgames.com – if the server is down, then you will have no other choice but to wait for the server to get back online.

If this is not the case for you, try the next solution.

2] Restart PC and modem/router

This solution requires you to restart your Windows device as well as your internet device (router/modem) and see if that helps.

3] Update network adapter driver

For this solution, you can either update your network adapter drivers manually via Device Manager, or you can get the driver updates on the Optional Updates section under Windows Update(if available). You may also download the latest version of the driver from the network adapter manufacturer’s website.

4] Flush DNS

You can reset TCP/IP, Winsock and DNS settings on your Windows gaming PC.

5] Enable Vanguard service in System Configuration

Do the following:

Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
In the Run dialog box, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration utility.
In the msconfig window, click the Services tab.
Scroll and locate the VGC service.
Check the box of the VGC service if it’s unchecked.
Click Apply > OK.
Click Restart on the prompt.

6] Change Vanguard Startup type to Automatic in Services Manager

Do the following:

Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
In the Run dialog box, type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services Manager.
In the Services window, scroll and locate the VGC service.
Double-click on the entry to edit its properties.
In the properties window, click the drop-down on the Startup type and select Automatic.
Next, make sure the service is started.
Click Apply > OK to save changes.
Restart PC.

On boot, check if the issue is resolved. If not, try the next solution.

7] Run Compatibility Troubleshooter

This error could be VALORANT game client compatibility issue. In this case, you can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter and see if the issue is resolved.

8] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot state

A Clean Boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows 10/11.

9] Uninstall and reinstall VALORANT and Riot Vanguard

If nothing has worked so far, you can uninstall both Riot Vanguard and VALORANT completely (preferably, use a third-party software uninstaller), and then download and reinstall the latest version of VALORANT game client on your Windows 10/11 PC.

Fix VALORANT Error Code 7 on Windows 11/10

When you encounter this issue, you’ll receive the following full error message;

We are aware of issues with social panel and logins for some players. We are working on a fix.
There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client.

Error Code: 7

The most likely culprits to this error includes;

Underlying Riot Games server issue.
Possible VALORANT account ban.
VGC service is disabled.