Valorant is a popular tactical shooter, but even the best players sometimes run across problems that make them angry.
One of these problems? Another name for Error Code 57 is VAL 57. This issue frequently happens when Riot Vanguard, the anti-cheat system for Valorant, doesn’t start up. What happened? Your intentions for a flawless gaming session go up in flames when the game won’t start.
Let’s talk about what causes this problem and how to fix it once and for all.
⚠️ What Causes Valorant Error Code 57?
The terrible VAL 57 issue is nearly always caused by Riot Vanguard not working well. Here are the most common reasons:
Riot Vanguard Isn’t Working
Valorant won’t start if Vanguard’s background service is turned off, either on purpose or by mistake. The anti-cheat system must be turned on.
Software Conflicts
Vanguard may not work well with some third-party tools, especially antivirus software or system optimizers.
Game files that are missing or broken
A faulty installation or missing files can make it hard to start up.
Drivers or Windows versions that are out of current
If your system components aren’t up to date, Vanguard may not work with them.
How to Fix Valorant Error Code 57
Let’s go over the best solutions, starting with the fastest and working our way up to the most complicated.
✅ Fix for Quick Restart
The simplest answer is sometimes the best one.
- Use Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to close Valorant altogether.
- Turn off and on your computer.
- Start Valorant again.
This can fix problems that are only happening between Vanguard and your system.
🔌 Turn off software that is causing problems
Your antivirus or other background apps might be causing problems.
- Turn off any third-party antivirus or “performance booster” software for the time being.
- Give Valorant a try.
Still not working? To find the problem, you might want to uninstall these apps for a while.
🔄 Install Riot Vanguard again.
A new installation of Vanguard can fix a number of problems.
- Press Win + R, type appwiz.cpl, and then press Enter.
- Right-click on Riot Vanguard and choose Uninstall.
- Turn off your computer and then back on again.
- Start Valorant. It will automatically reinstall Vanguard.
Make sure Vanguard is set to start up with Windows automatically once you reinstall it.
📦 Update Your Drivers
Old graphics drivers or system drivers can mess with everything.
- To open Device Manager, look for it in the Start Menu.
- Right-click your GPU in the Display Adapters section and choose Update Driver.
- Pick “Search automatically for updates.”
- Go directly to the website of your GPU maker (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to get the most recent versions.
🧰 Use Compatibility Mode to run Valorant.
Some systems can fix launch problems by running Valorant in an older compatibility mode.
- Choose Properties from the menu that appears when you right-click the Valorant shortcut.
- Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Allow To run this program, choose Windows 7 or Windows 8 when it starts.
- Try starting the game again after clicking “Apply.”
🔄 Look for updates for Windows.
Valorant might not work with an old version of Windows.
- To update Windows, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click on “Check for updates” and install any that are available.
- After the updates are done, restart your computer.
If you know how to use the command line, you may check for problems with system files by opening Command Prompt as an admin and typing:
sfc /scannow
Bonus Tip: Keep an eye on your RAM.
Running out of RAM can also produce VAL 57 issues. Before you start the game, close any apps that are running in the background and free up some RAM.
🆘 Still stuck? Get in touch with Riot Support.
If none of these things worked, you need to call in the experts. Send a ticket to Riot Games Support. Make sure to include information like what you’ve tried, when the error happens, and any screenshots you may find.
Error Code 57 is a pain, but it’s not impossible to fix. Most of the time, all you need to do is restart or reinstall Riot Vanguard. Just check that your system is up to date and doesn’t have any apps that don’t work with it. You can now play again; there are no more obstacles between you and your next ace.
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