VAN 9003 is one of the pesky VALORANT errors that prevents you from booting up the game. As a result, you’ll be stuck on your Windows Desktop until you troubleshoot and get rid of this error. However, the game doesn’t particularly mention any methods to fix it, which is why we’ve got you covered with some easy ways to resolve the VALORANT VAN 9003 error.
What causes the VAN 9003 error in VALORANT
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Riot Games has confirmed that VALORANT’s anti-cheat VANGUARD requires you to enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Secure Boot features in your system BIOS. If one of them is disabled, you’re more likely to encounter the VAN 9001 or VAN 9003 code when launching the game. However, it’s also worth noting that Windows 11 users are more prone to this issue, so chances are you’ve never seen this error if you’re still using Windows 10.
How to fix VAN 9003
The only way to VAN 9003 error code is by enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Secure Boot security features in your system BIOS. Before you proceed, keep in mind that BIOS is a critical part of your system which means a faulty setting can brick your entire rig. So, proceed with caution if you haven’t tinkered with BIOS settings before.
To start off, boot into the BIOS screen by pressing the F2 on your keyboard during the system startup. Find the Secure BOOT and TPM 2.0 settings and enable them once you’re in the BIOS settings. It’s worth noting that the location of these settings may differ depending on the manufacturer of your motherboard. The best way to find it is by reading your motherboard’s manual or visiting their official website for precise steps.
Press F10 to save changes in BIOS and restart the PC once you enable the aforementioned settings. The system may take longer time than usual to boot into Windows since you’ve made some changes. Finally, launch VALORANT when you’re on the Desktop and the VAN 9003 error should be fixed.
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