Ever since its launch, Valorant has quickly become one of the best and most played FPS games today. With the game strongly rivaling battle royale titles such as Apex Legends and coming with its own Valorant Mobile port soon, things look good. However, like all games, Valorant is prone to running into errors. One of the most common problems is the dreaded Vanguard TPM 2.0 error that locks you out of Valorant if you don’t have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled on your PC. While you might think it’s not fixable, I’m here to tell you it can be fixed with ease. So power up your computer and follow along as I show you how to fix the “This build of Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot” error in Valorant.
While I will show you how to fix this pesky Valorant TPM 2.0 error, I will also explain why it is happening in the first place. However, if you would rather just skip to the process, use the table below to do so.
Why Does the Valorant Vanguard TPM 2.0 Error Occur?How to Fix Valorant TPM 2.0 Error on Windows 11/ 10Valorant Still Not Working? Try Out These Fixes!
Check for Windows UpdatesUninstall and Reinstall Game FilesContact Valorant Support
Check for Windows UpdatesUninstall and Reinstall Game FilesContact Valorant Support
Why Does the Valorant Vanguard TPM 2.0 Error Occur?
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) and Secure Boot are two of the most important requirements for users to install and run Windows 11. In short, a TPM chip stores keys, passwords, and digital certificates essential to your PC’s security. So, to ensure their players’ security and keep cheaters at bay, Riot Games’ security software Vanguard has implemented the same requirements. That means in order for you to play Valorant on your computer, it will need to comply with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, otherwise, you will see an error like the one below.
The TPM 2.0 Valorant error has been going around for some time, with Valorant players being frustrated. However, there is a simple and effective fix that we will use and explain in this guide. If you are worried about losing your data, don’t be, as the solution won’t require any factory reset. With that said, let’s learn how to fix the Valorant TPM 2.0 error.
The easiest way to fix the Vanguard TPM 2.0 error in Valorant is to turn on the TPM 2.0 module and SecureBoot on your Windows PC. You will need to go into the PC’s BIOS and enable the features from there. If you’re unsure if your PC has a TPM chip, use our TPM guide to find out. While it may sound complex, it’s easy enough to do so. Simply shut down your PC and follow the steps below to do so:
After shutting down your PC, press the power button and then repeatedly tap your BIOS button. While companies have different BIOS keys, the most common ones are F2, F10, or F12. You can look for the BIOS key for your laptop or motherboard online. Repeatedly tap the key until you get into your system’s BIOS settings.
Once you are in the BIOS, look for the Secure Boot option. While the BIOS varies from system to system, it will most likely be found in the “Boot Configuration” category. At least, that was the case on my Alienware laptop.
Here, look for the “Secure Boot” option and toggle it on. Confirm any dialogs or checks that appear on your screen. Don’t restart your PC, as we are not done just yet.
Now look for the setting to turn on the TPM module. You might find it labeled as Intel Trusted Platform Module Technology or just a TPM device. Simply toggle on the setting and confirm any dialog boxes that appear.
Note: If you have an AMD CPU, you will likely find the option labeled under AMD fTPM configuration. From there on, you can either choose Firmware TPM, which is software-implemented or Discrete TPM, provided you have the chip. Go with Firmware TPM to enable it on your PC.
- Once done, tap the Restart button to reboot your PC and log into the Riot Launcher as usual. And that’s it! All you need to do is double-check if Vanguard is running and then run the game. Congratulations, you have now fixed the Valorant TPM 2.0 error!
If Valorant still refuses to work on your computer, you can try some of these common methods that just might fix the error. Some of these methods are:
As annoying as it may be, there are times when Windows Update fixes some elusive errors that would be unresolved otherwise. Ensure that you do not have pending Windows Updates and always keep your device up to date.
To check for Windows updates, go to Settings -> Windows Update and tap the Blue Check for updates button to make sure you’re up to date.
Game installation going corrupt is not an uncommon occurrence. If your copy of Valorant has damaged files, this could be causing the TPM 2.0 issue. In a case like this, you need to uninstall and then install your copy of the game. To do that, search for “Add or Remove Program” in Windows Search and uninstall Riot Vanguard and Valorant from your PC.
Once done, you will need to reinstall the game from the Riot Launcher to see if the issue still persists. Upon restarting, the Valorant TPM 2.0 error will most likely be fixed.
If all fails, it’s always best to go right to the source. Thankfully, Riot Games has a good support team on standby. All you need to do is go to the Valorant Support website and then submit a ticket for the TPM 2.0 error. Once done, the support staff will get back to you and provide a solution to your problem that still wasn’t solved after following the steps above.
I hope this guide helped you fix the Valorant TPM 2.0 error in your game on Windows 10/ 11. If the fix worked, then it’s time to learn about Valorant’s new agent Fade, and have fun playing. Do you want more FPS variety that doesn’t stop at a PC? Check out Apex Legends Mobile, and you just might find your new favorite game.
