The VAN 1067 error is a widely reported Valorant issue many players need to resolve. That error message says, âValorant has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect. Error Code: VAN 1067.â This error occurs on some playersâ Windows PCs when they try to start the Valorant game. Consequently, Valorant doesnât start, and players canât play the game. These are some player-confirmed ways to fix the VAN 1067 error on a Windows 11/10 PC.
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Start or Restart VGC
A few Valorant players confirm starting the VGC service can be an effective potential solution for fixing the VAN 1067 error. VGC is a necessary service for Valorantâs Riot Vanguard anti-cheat software. This service can cause numerous Valorant startup issues when itâs not running. So, try starting or restarting VGC like this.
- Click Start with the right button on your mouse to select the Power User menuâs Run shortcut.
- Type services.msc inside your Run accessory and click OK.
- Double-click the VGC service to activate its window.
The Services window
- Activate the Startup type drop-down menu by clicking on it, and select the Automatic option.
- Next, click Start inside the VGC Properties window.
The vgc Properties window
- Select Apply to set the service options youâve selected and click OK to exit the window.
I recommend restarting the VGC service if itâs already running. To do that, click Stop and Start within the VGC Properties window. Also, make sure the service is set to start automatically.
Execute Two Network Troubleshoot Commands
The VAN 1067 message describes the issue as a connection error. Flushing the DNS cache and resetting the Winsock catalog with two network commands can resolve a wide variety of connection issues, including the Valorant VAN 1067 error. This is how you can flush the DNS cache and reset Winsock.
- Open the search tool for finding files and apps with the Windows logo + S key combination.
- Enter a cmd search keyword and click Run as administrator for the matching Command Prompt search result.
- Input ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.
The flush DNS command
- To reset Winsock, input and execute the netsch winsock reset command.
The reset Winsock command
Uninstall MasterPlus+
The MasterPlus software page
Some players confirm theyâve fixed the Valorant VAN 1067 by uninstalling the MasterPlus+ software on their PCs. Is MasterPlus+ installed on your PC? If it is, try uninstalling that software with a method in this Microsoft guide to removing apps.
Remove MSI Afterburner From the Windows Startup
A few players have said that disabling MSI Afterburner from automatically starting with Windows can fix the Valorant VAN 1067. Doing this will ensure the MSI Afterburner overclocking app isnât running in the background when you start Valorant. This is how you can remove MSI Afterburner from the Windows startup.
- Right-click somewhere on the Windows 11/10 taskbar to select the shortcut for opening Task Manager.
- Click Startup to view programs that start with Windows.
- Select MSI Afterburner in the Startup tab.
The Startup tab in Task Manager
- Click Disable to remove MSI Afterburner from the startup.
- Restart Windows 11 or 10 and try starting Valorant.
Discord is another software package that can potentially conflict with Valorant or Riot Vanguard to cause the VAN 1067 error. So, remove Discord from the Windows startup if you have that software installed. Select Discord on Task Managerâs Startup tab and select Disable.
Enable Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
The Valorant VAN 1067 error can arise because secure boot and TPM 2.0 arenât enabled. So, make sure both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled on your PC. This Microsoft page explains how you can enable TPM 2.0. These PC manufacturer pages include guidelines for enabling secure boot:
Reset Windows 11/10
This is a final resort potential solution for the Valorant VAN 1067 error that some users confirm to have worked for them. Resetting Windows 11/10 restores your PC to a default factory configuration but also removes all third-party software installed on it. This means youâll have to reinstall lost software after resetting, including Valorant and your gaming client.
The Reset this PC window
Windows has a Reset PC tool with which you can apply this potential solution. Make sure you select Keep my files within that tool. This Microsoft help page tells you how users can reset Windows PCs with that utility.
Other Possible Ways to Fix the Valorant VAN 1067 Error
The Valorant VAN 1067 error can occur for variable reasons, meaning there are potentially more ways you can fix that issue beyond those above. These troubleshooting methods might also fix that issue for some players:
- Set your PC to clean boot by following the step-by-step instructions within this Microsoft help webpage.
- Select the Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support checkbox via the Region settings window.
- Uninstall the most recently installed Windows 11/10 updates on your PC via the Control Panel.
- Disable Windows Hypervisor Platform by deselecting that checkbox via Windows Features.
The Valorant VAN 1067 error can be a tricky gaming issue to resolve because it can arise for variable reasons. So, you might have to try applying multiple potential solutions to find one that works on your Windows PC. However, the resolutions covered here have fixed the VAN 1067 error for many Valorant players.
