Windows 11 has been released recently in the past few weeks and some users have been able to upgrade their OS for free. Most VALORANT players may be dealing with a particular issue after upgrading to Windows 11 where they see a message saying ‘This build of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled in order to play’ or Error Code: VAN 9001.

It’s because on some PCs, the Secure Boot setting is automatically disabled, and you need to enable it to run VALORANT on Windows 11. Here’s how to fix the “This build of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled in order to play di VALORANT” issue.

How to Fix It

1. Go to BIOS/UEFI menu (it depends on what motherboard you are using);
2. Look for the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) setting for Intel or AMD fTPM for AMD, these settings can be found in the Peripherals or CPU section;
3. Change the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) or AMD fTPM from Disabled to Enabled;
4. Look for the Secure Boot option, usually in the Bios or Security section;
5. Change the Secure Boot Mode from Custom to Standard;
6. Change the Secure Boot from Disabled to Enabled;
7. Save your settings and restart your PC;
8. The problem will be solved and you can back playing VALORANT.

Keep in mind that the locations of the settings depend on the motherboard you are using. In this case, the writer uses an ASRock motherboard.

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Can You Run VALORANT on Windows 11?

To run VALORANT on Windows 11, some players will have this particular issue, yet it doesn’t necessarily mean that you cannot play this game on this OS! You can still run VALORANT smoothly as you would on Windows 10 or older OS by following the steps mentioned above without having to reinstall the game.

In my own opinion, VALORANT runs smoother on Windows 11. As a matter of fact, the FPS is increased by about 20-30%. However, a high FPS also depends on the specifications of the PC. 

So, that’s how to fix the “This build of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled in order to play” issue that you may face when trying to run VALORANT on Windows 11. If you play VALORANT and have been hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11, you can follow these steps if you are facing the same issue!

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