Fix VALORANT failed to launch on Windows PC

Does VALORANT fail to launch on your Windows PC? Here are the working fixes to help you if Valorant is not opening on a Windows PC. Valorant is a first-person hero shooter video game developed by Riot Games. It is a free-to-play game. Like any other program, it has its share of errors and issues users discover over time.

VALORANT failed to launch

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Earlier, we covered VALORANT Vanguard error codes 128, 57, VALORANT Connection Error codes VAN 135, 68, 81, etc. Now, some users have reported being experiencing the “VALORANT failed to launch” error when trying to open the Valorant program on PC. If you are also experiencing the same problem, this post should help you fix it up. In this article, we will list some working solutions that will guide you to resolve this issue.

Why is my Valorant not opening correctly?

Although there is no clear reason why Valorant is not opening correctly for you. However, it is still a new game, and many of its features are in the beta phase. So, you might experience various errors while playing this game. Now, the problem that Valorant is not starting correctly on your PC might be caused due the following reasons:

You might be unable to open Valorant correctly due to some Valorant launcher bug.
Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements for Valorant. If it doesn’t, Valorant won’t open correctly.
It may occur due to software glitches, such as outdated graphics drivers or incorrect program installation.
If your account is logged in to another device, it may cause this error.
Overclocking graphics cards can be another reason for this error.
There might be a Vanguard anti-cheat system glitch.

How to fix Valorant couldn’t start error

The issue with Valorant not starting can be resolved using the methods outlined in this post. You can simply restart your computer and see if it fixes up the error for you. This is effective in case of any temporary glitch. If not, you might need to try some advanced troubleshooting tips and tricks to resolve the error. We have discussed the methods in detail that you can check out below.

VALORANT failed to launch on PC

Here are the fixes that you can try to fix Valorant failed to launch error on Windows PC:

Restart your PC.
Check your PC’s specifications.
Run Valorant in compatible mode.
Run Valorant as Administrator.
Update your Graphics Driver.
Close CPU Intensive Tasks.
Uninstall and Reinstall Valorant and Riot Vanguard.
Clean Install the Game and Vanguard.

Let us discuss the above-listed solutions in detail now!

Valorant not opening or launching on Windows PC

1] Restart your PC

Most of the time a simple restart resolves the problems on your PC caused due to some temporary glitch. Hence, before trying something else, restart your PC and then check if you can launch Valorant to see if the problem is resolved. If not, try another method to resolve the issue.

2] Check your PC’s specifications

Please check whether your PC meets the minimum system requirements to run Valorant. In low-end PCs, you might face a lot of problems, including this one, while running Valorant. As per its official website, the minimum requirements and recommendations to run Valorant on PC are as follows:

Minimum specs for Valorant (30 FPS):

Operating System: Windows 10/8/7 64-bit
RAM: 4GB
VRAM: 1GB
CPU: Intel Core 2 DUO E8400
Graphics Card: Intel HD 4000

Recommended specs for Valorant (60 FPS):

Operating System: Windows 10/8/7 64-bit
RAM: 4GB
VRAM: 1GB
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

If your PC meets the minimum requirement and you still fail to launch Valorant on your PC, then try some other fix from this post.

3] Run Valorant in compatiblity mode

Try running Valorant in compatibility mode and see if the program launches properly or not. If the Windows update is conflicting with Valorant or there is a VALORANT game client compatibility issue, this might resolve the issue. You can try running the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter and see if it resolves the problem.

4] Run Valorant as Administrator

Try running Valorant with administrator privileges and see if you can launch it on your PC. Limited access and permissions may prevent you from running the Valorant program correctly on your PC. So, right-click on the Valorant program icon, then select the Run as administrator option, and see if you can launch it correctly without any errors.

See: How to make Program always Run as Administrator.

5] Update your Graphics Driver

If you are using outdated graphics drivers, it might cause problems in launching Valorant on your PC. Many users have reported being unable to launch Valorant due to outdated graphics drivers. So, update all your graphics drivers and then restart Valorant to check it launches properly or not.

Read: Fix VALORANT game client error codes 43, 7.

6] Close all Riot Process and CPU Intensive Tasks

If a Riot process is not running properly, you might experience the Valorant launch error. Try shutting down all Riot-related processes and then relaunching Valorant.

Additionally, you may not be able to launch Valorant on your PC if multiple CPU-intensive processes or tasks are running on your computer. If there are other heavy-duty programs that are consuming memory space, you can try terminating all CPU-intensive tasks to resolve this issue.

To terminate all Riot Process and CPU-intensive tasks, try the following steps:

Click Ctrl + Shift + Esc hotkey to open Task Manager.
Check for processes or tasks consuming more than 25% of CPU space and Rio processes, and select them.
Tap on the End Task button.
Try launching Valorant and see if the issue is fixed.

Tip: How to kill multiple Processes or end several Tasks at once.

7] Uninstall and Reinstall Valorant and Riot Vanguard

If none of the above solutions work for you, reinstalling the program might work. So, first, uninstall Valorant and Rio Vanguard programs completely. It is recommended to use a third-party uninstaller to completely remove these programs with their residual files. And then, go to the official website of Valorant and download its latest version. Run the installer and follow the onscreen installation instructions to install the program on your PC.

See if this fixes the problem for you.

8] Clean Install Valorant and Vanguard

If simple reinstalling the programs doesn’t work, you might need to clean install Valorant and Vanguard programs. To do that, you can follow the steps:

Firstly, disable and end all tasks related to Valorant running on your PC. So, open Task Manager and select Valorant processes, and tap on the End Task button.
Now, completely uninstall the Valorant and Vanguard and Riot Valorant and Vanguard programs as discussed in method (7).
Next, run the Command Prompt as administrator.
After that, enter the following command: sc delete vgc
Then, type the sc delete vgk command and press the Enter button.
Finally, restart your computer and then install the latest version of the Valorant program.

Start the Valorant program and hopefully, you won’t see the Valorant failed to launch error anymore.

That’s it!