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What should I do if Vanguard cannot verify my Valorant install?

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The troubleshooting guide says the message can result from game-file problems or software conflicts and does not always mean an account ban. First verify Valorant files through the Riot Client.

It also recommends fully exiting the Riot Client, restarting the PC, and checking for conflicting overlays before trying more disruptive steps.

Based on: Riot Anti-Cheat unable to verify Valorant

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Test a normal Riot Client launch before starting other software so you can narrow down the cause.

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It also recommends fully exiting the Riot Client, restarting the PC, and checking for conflicting overlays before trying more disruptive steps.

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Going to try this in Practice Range tonight before I queue unrated.

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Last patch my overlay felt off—status banner said wait, good reminder.

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Saved the guide link. The portal steps are clearer than random Discord paste.

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Small thing: I keep one ranked preset and one deathmatch preset, easier to A/B.

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Appreciate answers that stay on Valorant instead of generic copy-paste.