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Read the full prefix and number first: VAN 9001 points to TPM 2.0 detection; VAN 9002 to Windows Exploit Protection; VAN 9003 to Secure Boot; VAN 9005 to TPM, Secure Boot and Memory Integrity/VBS; and VAN 9006 to a Windows-version requirement. Riot distinguishes VAN Vanguard errors from VAL client errors, so do not apply a firmware checklist to an unrelated code. The local router uses only the code you select and cannot inspect or change Windows.

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Read the full prefix and number first: VAN 9001 points to TPM 2.0 detection; VAN 9002 to Windows Exploit Protection; VAN 9003 to Secure Boot; VAN 9005 to TPM, Secure Boot and Memory Integrity/VBS; and VAN 9006 to a Windows-version requirement. Riot distinguishes VAN Vanguard errors from VAL client errors, so do not apply a firmware checklist to an unrelated code. The local router uses only the code you select and cannot inspect or change Windows.

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VALORANT VAN Error Checklist: Match the Code Before Changing Windows

Separate Vanguard VAN codes from VAL client errors and follow Riot's issue-specific TPM, Secure Boot, Exploit Protection, VBS or Windows-version route.

Read the relevant guideVALORANT Secure Boot and TPM Preflight: Check Before Entering UEFI

Use a read-only Windows checklist to identify UEFI/GPT, TPM and recovery-key gaps before touching firmware for VAN 9001, 9003 or 9005.

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VALORANT VAN Error Checklist: Match the Code Before Changing Windows

Separate Vanguard VAN codes from VAL client errors and follow Riot's issue-specific TPM, Secure Boot, Exploit Protection, VBS or Windows-version route.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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VALORANT Secure Boot and TPM Preflight: Check Before Entering UEFI

Use a read-only Windows checklist to identify UEFI/GPT, TPM and recovery-key gaps before touching firmware for VAN 9001, 9003 or 9005.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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