This post features solutions to fix the Event ID 14, TPM error while playing Valorant. Valorant is a free-to-play first-person shooting developed and published by Riot Games, especially for Windows. But recently, many users have complained about the TPM error while playing Valorant. Fortunately, you can follow some simple methods to eliminate this issue.
Fix TPM Error, Event ID 14 while playing Valorant
To fix the Event 14, TPM error while playing Valorant, follow these steps:
- Enable Secure Boot
- Update Device Drivers
- Make Modifications in the Registry Editor
- Update TPM Version
- Update BIOS
Now let us see these in detail.
1] Enable Secure Boot
The TPM 2.0 can occur if Secure Boot is Disabled on your Windows 11 device. Enable Secure Boot and check if the issue gets fixed. Here’s how:
- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Navigate to System > Recovery and click on Restart Now beside Advanced Startup.
- Once your device restarts, click on Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings. This will take you to the BIOS.
- Every manufacturer has its their way of implementing these options. Usually, it’s available under Security, Boot or Authentication Tab.
- Set Secure Boot to Enabled.
- Save the changes and restart your PC.
Do note that your Windows computer might not boot after enabling Secure Boot, so you might want to read that linked post and take some precautions.
2] Update Device Drivers
Outdated or corrupted drivers can also be responsible for why errors may occur while playing Valorant. Update your device’s drivers and check if the issue gets fixed. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Settings and navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Right under it, look for a clickable link— View optional updates.
- Under Driver Updates, a list of updates will be available, which you can choose to install if you are facing an issue manually.
3] Make Modifications in the Registry Editor
Make a new value in Windows Registry that allows upgrades with unsupported TPM or CPU. By doing so, your PC will accept Windows Updates even if your device doesn’t support them. Here’s how you can do it:
- Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type regedit and hit Enter.
- Once the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following path.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
- Right-click on the MoSetup folder, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU.
- Again, right-click on the newly created value and select Modify.
- Set the Value Data as 1 and click on Ok to save the changes.
4] Update TPM Version
The error may occur if your device isn’t using TPM 2.0. TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a specialized chip on an endpoint device that stores RSA encryption keys specific to the host system for hardware authentication. Updating TPM usually requires a patch for a security vulnerability that can impact operating system security. The update will address the vulnerability the user should download and install. Here is how you can update TPM on your device.
5] Update BIOS
Updating BIOS can fix bugs related to specific hardware or add compatibility for new devices. BIOS is to make your PC run; updating it carries a huge risk. If anything goes wrong, it could stop your motherboard from working and stop your computer from starting as expected. Always follow the manufacturer’s BIOS updating process if you need to update your BIOS. Here’s how you can update your device’s BIOS.
Read: TPM could not be initialized after BIOS update.
Does Valorant affect TPM?
Yes, the TPM version installed on your device does affect Valorant. The game won’t run on systems that won’t satisfy its minimum requirements. The most recent requirements to run Valorant on your Windows device are TPM 2.0, Secure Boot Enabled, a new generation GPU and the latest Windows update.
Fix: TPM device is not detected error on Dell computers
How do I fix Valorant TPM error?
Valorant players can sometimes experience high CPU consumption while trying to play or update the game. It is normal if the CPU meets the minimum requirements to run the game. The usage should be back to normal after the task is completed.
