VALORANT Vanguard Error Guide
VALORANT VAN 1067 Fix: Restart, Vanguard, vgc, and Clean Boot
Fix VAN 1067 by separating a Riot Vanguard connection error from VAN 9003 Secure Boot issues, service failures, startup conflicts, firewall blocks, and network problems.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
The VALORANT VAN 1067 error is commonly treated as a Riot Vanguard connection or service problem. Before changing BIOS settings, first restart Windows, confirm that the error code is still VAN 1067, and check whether Riot Vanguard is installed and able to start correctly.
Do not confuse VAN 1067 with VAN 9003. VAN 9003 points much more directly toward Secure Boot and platform security requirements. VAN 1067 should be handled with restart, Riot Vanguard reinstall, vgc service checks, clean boot, firewall, and network comparison first unless a separate Secure Boot or TPM warning appears.
Fastest VAN 1067 fix order
Restart the PC → confirm the error code → check whether vgc exists and can start → uninstall Riot Vanguard and VALORANT → reinstall from the Riot Client → restart again → use clean boot if it repeats → compare firewall, VPN, and network conditions → collect logs for Riot Support.
When to check Secure Boot and TPM
Check TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot only when VAN 9003, VAN 9001, “Vanguard out of compliance,” TPM, or Secure Boot warnings appear together. Do not make BIOS changes for VAN 1067 alone.
Contents
- Use the 30-second diagnosis table
- Understand what VAN 1067 means
- Restart Windows and Riot Client
- Check the vgc service
- Reinstall Riot Vanguard and VALORANT
- Find software conflicts after reinstall
- Use clean boot safely
- Compare firewall, VPN, and network conditions
- Know when to check TPM and Secure Boot
- Compare VAN 1067, VAN 9003, and VAN 57
- Collect information for Riot Support
- Avoid risky fixes
- Frequently asked questions
VAN 1067: 30-Second Diagnosis
| Current symptom | Check first | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| VAN 1067 appears immediately after launching | Restart the PC and Riot Client | If it repeats, reinstall Riot Vanguard and VALORANT |
| VAN 1067 repeats after restart | Check whether vgc exists and can start | Reinstall Vanguard and the game |
| vgc starts and then stops again | Vanguard installation or driver conflict | Reinstall, then use clean boot if needed |
| The error appears several minutes into a match | Overlay, security software, VPN, or network filter | Record the timing and test clean boot |
| VAN 9003 or Secure Boot warning also appears | UEFI, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 | Use a VAN 9003-specific checklist |
| Vanguard Not Initialized or VAN 57 appears | Vanguard startup and vgc service | Use a VAN 57-specific checklist |
Separate FPS lag from Vanguard errors
When VALORANT launches but stutters, use the VALORANT FPS and stuttering guide. VAN 1067 should be solved before performance tuning.
What VAN 1067 Means
Riot’s error-code guidance classifies VAN 1067 as a connection error. In practice, the fix path usually starts with a full restart and then moves to Riot Vanguard and game reinstallation when the error persists.
Because Vanguard runs as a system-level anti-cheat component, a normal game restart is not always enough. Windows may need a full restart so Vanguard drivers and services can load correctly.
Do not diagnose VAN 1067 as TPM first
Many search results mix VAN 1067 with TPM and Secure Boot. Check those only when the message explicitly mentions platform security, VAN 9003, VAN 9001, or “out of compliance.”
1. Restart Windows and the Riot Client
- Exit VALORANT.
- Exit the Riot Client.
- Open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- End remaining VALORANT, Riot Client, and RiotClientServices processes only if they are clearly still running.
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Select Restart.
- After sign-in, launch VALORANT before opening overlays, browsers, VPNs, or recording tools.
- Confirm whether the exact same VAN 1067 error returns.
Use Restart instead of Shut down for the first test
On some Windows systems, Fast Startup can make a shutdown and power-on behave differently from a true restart. Restart is the better first test for service and driver reloading.
2. Check the vgc Service as a Diagnostic Step
vgc is the Windows service associated with Riot Vanguard. Checking it helps you identify whether Vanguard is missing, disabled, or unable to start.
- Press Windows + R.
- Type services.msc.
- Find vgc.
- Open its properties.
- Set Startup type to Automatic.
- If the service is stopped, select Start.
- Select Apply and OK.
- Restart the PC.
| vgc status | Meaning | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Running and Automatic | The service is able to start | Restart and test VALORANT again |
| Stopped but Automatic | The service exists but is not currently running | Start it and restart Windows |
| Stopped and Manual | Vanguard may not start reliably | Set to Automatic, start, and restart |
| Starts then stops | Installation damage or software conflict is possible | Reinstall Vanguard and VALORANT |
| Missing from the list | Vanguard may be uninstalled or broken | Reinstall VALORANT through the Riot Client |
Do not create the vgc service manually
If vgc is missing, reinstall Vanguard through the official Riot Client path. Manual service creation, registry edits, and copied service files can make troubleshooting worse.
3. Reinstall Riot Vanguard and VALORANT
If a full restart does not fix VAN 1067, reinstalling Vanguard and VALORANT is the safest next major step. Removing only the game window or deleting folders manually is not the same as uninstalling through Windows.
- Open Windows Settings.
- Go to Apps → Installed apps.
- Uninstall Riot Vanguard.
- Uninstall VALORANT.
- Restart Windows.
- Open the Riot Client or download VALORANT again from Riot.
- Install VALORANT.
- Allow Vanguard to install.
- Restart Windows again when prompted.
- Launch VALORANT and confirm the result.
Restart after reinstalling Vanguard
Vanguard components load during Windows startup. Launching immediately after installation without a restart can make the same error appear again.
4. Find Software Conflicts After Reinstall
If VAN 1067 returns after reinstalling, compare the system with nonessential tools closed. Do not uninstall everything at once. Start with tools that install drivers, overlays, hooks, virtual devices, or network filters.
- Hardware monitoring, overclocking, undervolting, or fan-control tools
- RGB and motherboard control software
- Keyboard or mouse macro software with low-level drivers
- Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, AMD, and Xbox overlays
- Recording and capture software
- Virtual machines, emulators, sandbox tools, and remote-control tools
- VPNs, proxies, packet filters, and network accelerators
- Third-party antivirus, firewall, and PC optimization software
Startup apps can trigger the conflict again
Use the Windows 11 startup-app guide to stop unnecessary overlays, launchers, update tools, and recording apps from opening automatically.
5. Use Clean Boot Safely
Clean boot is a troubleshooting environment. It is used to isolate software conflicts, not as a permanent gaming mode.
- Take screenshots of enabled startup apps and third-party services.
- Press Windows + R.
- Type msconfig.
- Open the Services tab.
- Select Hide all Microsoft services.
- Disable remaining third-party services while keeping required Riot and Vanguard components available for the VALORANT test.
- Open Task Manager from the Startup tab.
- Disable nonessential startup apps.
- Restart Windows and test VALORANT.
- If the error disappears, re-enable services and startup apps in groups until the conflict returns.
- Return System Configuration to Normal startup after troubleshooting.
Hide Microsoft services first
Disabling Windows services without hiding Microsoft services can remove important functions. Keep a record of changes and restore normal startup after testing.
6. Compare Firewall, VPN, and Network Conditions
Because VAN 1067 is classified as a connection error, check the network path after restart and reinstall steps have been completed. However, do not treat a normal speed test as proof that Vanguard is not involved.
- Turn off VPNs, proxies, and network accelerators.
- Restart the modem and router.
- Compare Ethernet with Wi-Fi when possible.
- Pause game downloads, cloud synchronization, uploads, and streaming.
- Check whether Windows Firewall is blocking Riot Client or VALORANT.
- Test a different network such as a mobile hotspot only as a comparison.
- Record whether the error appears immediately, in the lobby, or several minutes into a match.
7. When to Check TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
VAN 1067 alone is not enough reason to change BIOS settings. Check TPM and Secure Boot only when the error screen or Riot Client also references platform security, compliance, Secure Boot, TPM, VAN 9001, or VAN 9003.
| Check | Run command | Expected result |
|---|---|---|
| TPM 2.0 | Windows + R → tpm.msc | TPM is ready and Specification Version is 2.0 |
| BIOS Mode | Windows + R → msinfo32 | UEFI |
| Secure Boot | msinfo32 | Secure Boot State: On |
Do not force UEFI on a Legacy installation
Changing Legacy, CSM, Secure Boot, or disk-conversion settings without preparation can stop Windows from booting. Back up important files and follow the exact PC or motherboard documentation.
VAN 1067 vs VAN 9003 vs VAN 57
| Error | Primary meaning | First action |
|---|---|---|
| VAN 1067 | Connection or Vanguard-related error path | Restart, then reinstall Vanguard and VALORANT if needed |
| VAN 9003 | Secure Boot and platform security compliance | Check UEFI, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and BitLocker recovery key |
| VAN 57 | Vanguard Not Initialized or startup failure | Restart and check Vanguard and vgc initialization |
8. Collect Information for Riot Support
- Exact VAN 1067 screenshot
- Whether it happens at launch, lobby, loading, or during a match
- Windows version and build
- Whether Riot Vanguard and VALORANT were reinstalled
- vgc service status and startup type
- Clean boot result
- VPN, firewall, antivirus, or overlay tools installed
- Different network comparison result
- Time and date of repeated failures
- Riot Client and Vanguard logs when requested by support
Fixes to Avoid
| Avoid | Why it is risky | Use instead |
|---|---|---|
| Unofficial VAN fix files | Malware and account risk | Riot Client reinstall path |
| Manual vgc registry creation | Can damage service configuration | Reinstall Vanguard and VALORANT |
| Deleting Vanguard folders by force | Leaves partial drivers or permissions | Uninstall from Windows settings |
| Disabling all Windows services | Can break system functions | Use clean boot with Microsoft services hidden |
| Changing BIOS settings for VAN 1067 alone | Boot and BitLocker risk without clear evidence | Check security only when a security error appears |
Key takeaway
Treat VAN 1067 as a restart, Vanguard, service, conflict, and connection troubleshooting path first. Do not jump directly into BIOS unless VAN 9003, VAN 9001, Secure Boot, TPM, or out-of-compliance warnings appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAN 1067 an internet problem?
It is classified as a connection error, but the fix path can involve Vanguard, vgc, software conflicts, firewall behavior, VPNs, and the Riot Client. Start with restart and reinstall before blaming the line speed.
Should I enable TPM 2.0 for VAN 1067?
Only check TPM and Secure Boot when a platform-security warning also appears. VAN 1067 alone should not be treated as a BIOS problem first.
What should I do when vgc is missing?
Do not manually create it. Uninstall Riot Vanguard and VALORANT through Windows settings, restart, and reinstall VALORANT through the Riot Client.
Why does VAN 1067 return after a few minutes?
A service crash, overlay, security tool, VPN, network filter, or driver-level conflict may appear only after the game starts. Record the timing and test a clean boot.
Can I keep clean boot settings permanently?
No. Clean boot is for troubleshooting. After identifying the conflict, restore normal startup and disable only the specific problematic application or service.
Does reinstalling Vanguard alone fix VAN 1067?
It can help when Vanguard is damaged, but Riot’s error-code path commonly moves to uninstalling Vanguard and reinstalling the game when restart does not work.
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