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Does Valorant Work on Windows 11? – Answered

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Published: Dec 21, 2022 05:04 pm

Windows 11 is being rolled out to new users more and more these days, and it’s only a matter of time before Windows 10 stops receiving official updates altogether. Transitioning to a new operating system can sometimes come with hiccups, especially when most, if not all, of the software installed on your PC were configured for the previous OS. Valorant is no exception, as the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat software runs infamously deep within users’ system files, a move that was met with quite a bit of controversy when first launched. With that being said, does Valorant work on Windows 11? We’ve got your answers below.

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Does Valorant Work on Windows 11? – Answered

For the most part, Valorant runs just fine on Windows 11. Players that have upgraded to the newest Microsoft operating system shouldn’t run into any issues when trying to play the game, though there are always exceptions, and some users have reported issues caused by the switch.

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Because Windows 11 now supports Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM), it’s even harder for hackers to screw with it. TPM 2.0 is mandatory to be able to install Windows 11, and without it, you won’t be able to play games like Valorant. Most systems with Windows 11 have TPM 2.0 enabled by default, so users shouldn’t have any issues trying to install and play Valorant. However, if you’re meeting these requirements and still having problems, try out the following steps:

Reinstall Valorant and Riot Vanguard

As stated earlier, transitioning to a new operating system can introduce new conflicts with your pre-existing applications, and this is no different for Valorant. If you’re on Windows 11 and have TPM 2.0 enabled, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game and Riot’s anti-cheat software.

Ensure TPM 2.0 is Enabled

Trusted Platform Module is supported by your motherboard, which means you’ll have to access your BIOS to change it. Since every motherboard is different, we can’t possibly go over instructions on how to change every one of them. Your best bet is to figure out which motherboard you have, look up instructions on how to enter the BIOS, and change it from there.

Revert Back to Windows 10

If all else fails, you could always revert back to your previous operating system until games like Valorant are more optimized for Windows 11. To do this, however, you’ll have to reinstall Windows 10, which is a huge process in itself. Make sure to back up your important files if you’re going this route.

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For more information on Valorant, check out our other guides here at Prima Games.

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Matt Vatankhah
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Matt's writing career began when he joined Prima Games in 2022. As Managing Editor, he tries to make sure everything you read looks as pretty as possible. He's had a passion for video games all of his life and really loves Final Fantasy, retro FPS, roguelikes, and metroidvanias. He will absolutely stomp you in Tetris.
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