This time we are back with a guide with the aim of explaining How to fix Valorant Couldn’t Start error.
Issues with updates are common in games, overall, but this "VALORANT couldn't start error" is more irritating because you can't even perform the simple task of opening the game or even queue up for a match.
Learn why this error keeps showing up and how to fix the problem of VALORANT not starting.
How to fix Valorant Couldn't Start error
The most frequent culprits of the couldn't start problem while launching the application include running VALORANT as administrator, using outdated drivers which include BIOS, and a faulty installation of Windows.
Rest assured, though; the problem won't be an issue at all when trying to fix it. If you're seeing the "could not start" message in VALORANT, try these solutions:
- Remove the admin control from Valorant-Win64-Shipping.exe.
- The VALORANT application can be found within the Riot Games folder, most commonly located under the following path: Live: C:/Riot Games/VALORANT.
- Right-click on the application icon and access its properties.
- Under the "Compatibility" tab, ensure the "Run this program as an administrator" check box is NOT checked.
- After changing that and when ready to open the game, click Apply.
Restart your computer now.
This involves restarting the system, which cleans temporary files and frees cache allocation of the RAM. The Windows quick start-up speeds the process up but often leads to leakages in memory. In other words, your computer needs a reset, which is normally done by restarting the device from time to time.
Update Your Drivers.
A method that worked for many problems. Update your graphics drivers, via AMD Adrenalin or NVIDIA GeForce Experience. Then, after that, check that you have updated drivers via searching "Device Manager" in the search box in Windows.
Recently, I encountered a problem where VALORANT refused to start after I replaced my PC motherboard. Later on, the BIOS in this newly replaced motherboard was found not updated, and the very moment it was updated, the issue got resolved then and there. So, for updating your BIOS, you foremost need to know your motherboard model. To do that:
Search for System Information, and under System Summary, head to the value next to BaseBoard Product:.
- Now, with Google, find your motherboard-specific drivers. For instance, if your motherboard is an MSI B760M, type in "MSI B760M BIOS driver."
- Download the most recent version of the BIOS from the manufacturer's website, along with searching for the hard process of flashing the BIOS and follow the manufacturer's directions to the letter.
If all the above has been tried and the error persists that VALORANT couldn't start, then reinstalling Windows may work if your operating system was corrupted. You could install the Riot Repair Tool to help developers further investigate this problem, or you can also submit a ticket via the Riot Support page for further troubleshooting of your problem.
So we come to the end of this explanatory guide, now you know How to fix Valorant Couldn’t Start error, just do it and get back to normal with your fun and progress in this great game.
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