How to fix the van9003 error in Valorant

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Fix the irritating error!

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Ever since the release of Valorant, the players have faced one or another error problem related to the server from time to time. On that note, one of the latest problems troubling players to enjoy Valorant is the van9003 error. It is an error faced by players using the Windows 11 platform. Some of the most common fixes for resolving this error are to update your windows 11, enable secure boot, and turn on the TPM from the Bios.

All working solutions to fix van9003 error in Valorant

You can implement one of the following solutions to fix the van9003 error in Valorant.

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  • Updating Windows 11: The most common fix for the error at hand is to update your Windows 11. Search for Settings from the windows search bar at the bottom of the screen and click on the icon once it appears. Inside Settings, choose Update & Security and press the Windows Update button. Check for any latest updates and install the latest patch. Restart your PC and rerun the game.
  • Enabling Secure boot: The other popular fix for the game is to turn on the secure boot for your PC. First, check whether the secure boot is enabled by searching for System Information in the windows search bar. Click on the System Information icon, and in the new window, check the System Summary to find whether the secure boot is enabled. If it is not turned on, open your BIOS by pressing F2(a standard button for most motherboards) while starting your device. Navigate to the UEFI settings and turn on the secure boot option. 
  • Turning TPM 2.0: Turning off TPM 2.0 will also provide the same error. You can turn it on by opening the BIOS and visiting the TPM settings. Inside that, turn on the Trusted Platform Module option and save everything. Restart the system, and try to run Valorant.

Remember, these are some of the most common solutions for fixing the van9003 error available on the internet. In case none of these work, we highly recommend contacting Riot Games support for more inquiries and suggestions.

For more on Valorant, check out the How to fix Valorant voice chat not working error or How to fix Error Code 59 in Valorant on Pro Game Guides.

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Vignesh Raja started playing video games at age five and immediately fell in love with them. Though his adventure begins with story-based games like Total Overdose and Prince of Persia, he soon gravitated toward competitive FPS and simulation games. That passion led him to play multiple Esports titles like FIFA, Paladins, and Apex Legends on a semi-professional level since high school. Nowadays, he shares his competitive knowledge by coaching upcoming BR teams and writing guides for Valorant, BitLife, and Roblox.
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