Addressing Virtualization Based Security Vbs Settings On Windows 10

Riot Vanguard: Maintaining Competitive Integrity in Valorant

Addressing Virtualization-based Security (VBS) Settings on Windows 10

Riot Vanguard is Riot Games' proprietary game security software designed to ensure the highest levels of competitive integrity for Valorant. This software employs advanced detection and prevention techniques to protect against cheating and maintain a fair and balanced gaming environment.

VBS Settings and Riot Vanguard

Virtualization-based Security (VBS) is a feature in Windows 10 that enhances system security by isolating certain sensitive processes within a virtualized environment. However, certain VBS settings can interfere with the operation of Riot Vanguard.

Specifically, enabling VBS in the "Memory integrity" section of Windows Security can cause issues with Vanguard, resulting in error code VAN9005. To resolve this issue, you may need to disable VBS temporarily or enable it in a different manner that does not affect Vanguard.

Riot Vanguard in Windows 11

While Valorant cannot be played without Riot Vanguard in Windows 11, the software may continue to run even when the game is not active. This is intended to ensure ongoing protection against potential threats and to facilitate seamless game launches.

Upcoming Changes and Timeline

Riot Games has announced that an update for Vanguard is expected in the first quarter of 2023. This update is expected to address various issues and improve the overall performance and stability of the software. It will first be released on the PBE (public beta environment) for testing and feedback before being deployed to the live game.

Steps to Download Valorant

To download Valorant, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Riot Games account.
2. Download the Valorant game client.
3. Install the game and launch it.