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VALORANT•12mo ago•
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dino<3

Game won't launch

After updating my game, I keep getting a message that my game requires a system restart. I've restarted and shut down my pc multiple times and it won't open. Idk if it has to do with the act ending or not.
Solution
- Open the Task Manager > Details tab
- End the task on all VALORANT, Riot Client and VANGUARD-related apps/services

- Open the Control Panel > Uninstall a Program
- Uninstall Riot VANGUARD

- Open CMD as Admin and type these commands:
- sc delete vgc
- sc delete vgk

- Navigate to your C: Drive, then Program Files
- Find the VANGUARD folder and delete it
- Open the Riot Client and click update
- Restart your computer after the update

After you’re done with that:
- Press Windows key + R
- Type services.msc
- Look for vgc
- Right-click on vgc > Properties
- Change the startup type to automatic
- Start the services (if not started already)

We will be waiting for your response, thank you.
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