When you’re playing Valorant, if you encounter the Error Code 1, it can be frustrating. However, there’s no need to worry. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps to troubleshoot and resolve this frustrating issue. Read on to follow the steps and keep your game running smoothly.
Try these methods
Method 1: Restart Your Computer
Method 2: Check Your Internet Connection
Method 3: Disable or Configure Firewall and Antivirus Software
Method 4: Change VGC Startup Type
Method 5: Reinstall Valorant
Method 6: Contact Riot Games Support
Method 1: Restart Your Computer
Sometimes, a good old-fashioned restart can help resolve the Valorant Error Code 1. Just click the Start button, click the Power button and then select Restart.
Method 2: Check Your Internet Connection
If your internet connection is not stable, the Error Code 1 can occur while you’re playing Valorant. So check your internet connection and ensure it works fine.
- Restart Your Modem and Router: Sometimes, a simple restart is all you need.
- Use a Wired Connection: If you’re using a Wi-Fi connection, switch it to a wired connection which can get you a more stable connection.
- Close Bandwidth-Hogging Apps: Ensure no other devices are heavily using your network. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close all unnecessary applications.
Method 3: Disable or Configure Firewall and Antivirus Software
Valorant can be blocked by Firewall or Antivirus Software. If that’s the case, you need to adjust Firewall settings or disable your Antivirus Software.
Check and adjust Firewall settings:
1) Press Windows + S and type ‘firewall‘.
2) Click on Firewall & network protection.
3) Select Allow an app through firewall.
4) Click Change settings.
5) Click Allow another app….
6) Click Browse… to navigate to the Valorant installation folders and add Valorant setup file to the list.
7) Check both Private and Public for Valorant.
8) Click OK to save the changes.
9) Restart your computer to see if the Valorant error is resolved.
Disable your antivirus software:
If you have antivirus software installed, temporarily disable it to see if the Valorant Error Code 1 persists. If the error disappears, that’s your antivirus software blocking the game. In that case, you can choose to disable your antivirus software whenever you play Valorant, or add Valorant as an exception.
Method 4: Change VGC Startup Type
To resolve the Valorant Error Code 1, ensure that Vanguard is set to startup automatically. To do so:
1) Press Win + R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
2) Type services.msc and click OK to open the ‘Services’ window.
3) Right-click on vgc service and select Properties.
4) Set ‘Startup type’ as Automatic, and click Apply > OK to apply the changes.
5) In the Services window, double-check and ensure vgc service is running. Right-click on vgc service and select Start.
6) Open System Configuration. To do so, open the Run box, type ‘msconfig’ and click OK.
7) In the Services tab, tick the checkbox Hide all Microsoft services, check the checkbox vgc and click Apply > OK.
8) Reboot your computer and check to see if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Reinstall Valorant
If none of the above methods works, you can try reinstalling Valorant which will reset the game.
1) Uninstall Valorant from your computer.
2) Download the latest version from the official Riot Games website.
3) Reinstall Valorant.
4) Restart your computer and check to see if the error is resolved.
Method 6: Contact Riot Games Support
If all else fails, don’t hesitate to reach out to the experts. Contact Riot Games Support here. Provide them with all the necessary details, including your system specs and a detailed description of the issue.
Above are all the steps you can try to resolve Valorant Error Code 1. Hopefully you find these steps helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks for gaming and happy gaming.