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Errors in League of Legends’ Vanguard can be very frustrating because they can happen at any time and keep players from being able to play. But don’t worry; we’ve made it all clear for you. This article will tell you what a “VAN” problem means, why it’s happening, and how to repair it quickly so you can get back into the Rift.
What Are Vanguard Errors in League of Legends?
If you receive an error code that starts with “VAN” when you start League of Legends, it has to do with Riot Games’ anti-cheat system, Vanguard. Vanguard works at the kernel level, which is deep within your system’s architecture. Its job is to stop cheating in League and other Riot games like VALORANT. It can find things easily since it has that level of access, but it can also mess with your computer if something isn’t right.
Vanguard is different from most software since it watches how the system works in real time and flags anything that appears suspect. The other side? You can see problems like VAN 128, VAN 1067, and others if your system isn’t set up correctly or if Vanguard runs into corrupted files, old drivers, or software that doesn’t work with other applications.
🛠️ What Causes Vanguard Errors?
There could be a number of reasons why you got a Vanguard error in League of Legends. Here are some things that usually set them off:
- Problems with the network: VAN errors that happen when the internet is slow or when the Riot Client is left open for too long.
- Install/Uninstall Problems: Problems can happen when Vanguard isn’t installed or uninstalled properly.
- Hardware Conflicts: Are you using a virtual machine? Are you getting a hardware ban (HWID)? Old BIOS settings like TPM or UEFI can also cause problems.
- System Settings Are Wrong: Vanguard won’t work until some Windows features, such Exploit Protection, VBS, or TPM 2.0, are turned on.
- Malware or Conflicting Software: Background apps, third-party tools, or malware could stop Vanguard from working.
⚠️ All League of Legends Vanguard Error Codes (Explained)
Here’s a list of all the known LoL Vanguard errors, what they mean, and how to fix them:
| Error Code | Meaning | How to Fix |
|---|---|---|
| VAN -1 | Uninstall failed | Reinstall Vanguard and see if that works. Still stuck? Send Riot a support ticket. |
| VAN 0 / VAN 6 | There is a connection problem because the Riot Client was kept open for too long. | Shut down both the League and the Riot Client. Then restart. |
| VAN 68 | There is a problem with the connection. | Make sure your internet connection is stable, and then restart both League and the Riot Client. |
| VAN -81 | Connection problem that won’t go away | Turn your computer back on. If the problem isn’t fixed, uninstall and then reinstall Vanguard and League. If you need to, get in touch with Riot. |
| VAN 84 | Connection problem | Restart your League, Riot Client, and internet. |
| VAN -102 / -104 | Problem with deep relationship | Restart your computer and the Riot Client. Reinstall Vanguard and League if it keeps happening. Still not working? Get in touch with support. |
| VAN 128 | Error in critical connection | Turn everything off and back on again. If it keeps happening, look at Riot’s VAN 128 troubleshooting guide. You might need to reinstall everything. |
| VAN 138 | How to run Vanguard in a virtual computer | Change to a regular Windows configuration. Vanguard doesn’t work well with VMs. |
| VAN 152 | Hardware prohibition (HWID) | The hardware ID on your computer has been blocked. Riot Support is the only one who can help. |
| VAN 185 | Login from more than one device or leave the client idle | Restart the League and Riot Client. Log out of any other devices you’ve used. |
| VAN 1067 | Malware or a software conflict | Reboot your computer. Are you still seeing it? Run a malware scan and look for odd processes in Task Manager. |
| VAN9001 | TPM 2.0 not turned on (Windows 11) | To turn on TPM 2.0 in BIOS, follow Riot’s instructions. |
| VAN9002 | Turn off exploit protection | Turn it on in the Windows Security settings. |
| VAN9005 | VBS is not supported or has been turned off. | In the BIOS, turn on Virtualization-Based Security and make sure TPM 2.0 is turned on. |
| VAN9006 | Old version of Windows | Update to Windows 10 version 1803 or later. |
💡 Last Tips
- Make sure Windows is always up to date. After a system update, a lot of mistakes go away.
- Run Vanguard as an administrator. Choose “Run as administrator” from the menu that appears when you right-click the Riot Client.
- Don’t touch Vanguard files. Tampering can cause more problems or perhaps get you banned.
- If you’ve attempted the procedures above and nothing has worked, your best bet is to get in touch with Riot Support directly. They can look into your problem and help you get back to playing.
Summoner, stay safe out there, and may your games be free of VAN codes!
