5 Ways to Fix the VAN Restriction Valorant Error on Windows PCs

Many players have reported they can’t play Valorant because of a VAN Restriction error. This is what a Valorant player said on Reddit, “I played last night with no issues, but now when I try to play, it shows me this. ‘VAN: RESTRICTION Your account does not meet the following requirements in order to play: UEFI secure boot enabled, HVCI enabled.‘” This is how you can fix the VAN Restriction Valorant error on Windows PCs.

Enable Memory Integrity

The VAN Restriction Valorant error can occur because Memory Integrity is not enabled. Memory Integrity is a security feature in Windows for preventing malware injection into security processes. These are the steps for enabling Memory Integrity:

1. First, bring up the file finder utility by clicking on the taskbar search box.
2. Enter the core isolation keyword in the search box.
3. Select the Core Isolation search result.
4. Turn on the Memory Integrity option.
   
   

   The Memory Integrity option

5. Then, restart your Windows PC and try playing Valorant again.

Uninstall Conflicting Logitech Drivers

If enabling Memory Integrity shows incompatible drivers, try uninstalling any Logitech ones highlighted. Click the Review incompatible drivers option to see what the incompatible drivers are. If that shows Logi.sys, LGSHidFilt.sys, Logitech G-Hub, and Logitech gaming software drivers, try uninstalling those drivers like this:

1. Right-click the Start button for Windows to select a Device Manager menu shortcut.
2. Next, double-click the Human Interface, Keyboards, Mice, and other pointing devices categories to expand them.
3. Look for Logitech-related devices within the expanded categories.
4. Right-click a Logitech-related device and select Uninstall device.
   
   

   The Uninstall device option

5. Select the Uninstall option to confirm.
6. Repeat the previous two steps to delete drivers for all Logitech devices shown in those categories.
7. Then, restart your PC and try enabling Memory Integrity again, as outlined for resolution one above.

Turn on Virtualization Based Security

It’s also recommended to turn on Virtualization Based Security for fixing the VAN Restriction Valorant error. However, note that you’ll need to utilize Group Policy Editor for this fix, which is only available in Windows Pro and Enterprise editions. This is how you can turn on Virtualization Based Security with Group Policy Editor.

1. To access Group Policy Editor, bring up the search tool and input gpedit.msc. Select to open Edit group policy from there.
2. Next, select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard in Group Policy Editor.
3. Double-click Turn On Virtualization Based Security to access its settings window.
   
   

   Turn On Virtualization Based Security policy

4. Select Enabled in the Turn on Virtualization Based Security window.
5. Click Apply to enable the selected policy.
   
   

   The Turn On Virtualization Based Security window

6. Click OK to exit the policy window.

Enable Virtualization Technology Via BIOS

The VAN Restriction Valorant error often arises because virtualization-based security is not enabled. Many players confirm they’ve fixed this gaming error by enabling virtualization technology via the BIOS. First, check if virtualization-based security is enabled on your PC, like this:

1. Open the Windows file finder tool, and input System Information in it.
2. Click System Information to open it.
3. Look for the Virtualization-based security info in the system summary.

The System Information window

If the Virtualization-based security info is not enabled, you will need to enable Virtualization Technology via the BIOS. I cannot provide specific instructions about how to do that because there isn’t a universal BIOS interface. These pages tell you how to enable Virtualization Technology on Lenovo, HP, and ASUS PC models like this:

• HP PC
• Lenovo PC
• ASUS PC

Reinstall the Vanguard Anti-Cheat Software

Corrupted Vanguard anti-cheat software can also cause the VAN Restriction Valorant error. Reinstalling Vanguard would be the best way to resolve potential issues with it. You can reinstall Vanguard like this:

1. Open Run (press the Windows logo + R hotkey), enter appwiz.cpl, and click OK to access Programs and Features.
2. Click the Uninstall button for Riot Vanguard.
   
   

   The Programs and Features applet

3. Open the Riot Games software, which will automatically reinstall Vanguard when started.

The troubleshooting methods covered here are widely confirmed ways to fix the VAN Restriction Valorant error. We don’t promise guaranteed fixes, but in this case, those potential resolutions usually do the trick. You can also ask Valorant’s help service for other possible fixes by clicking Submit a Ticket on this support page.

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