Fix Valorant Vanguard Not Initialized
By Zennith Tech Lab
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Published 2026-05-22
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To fix Vanguard not initialized errors, enable the Vanguard background service and set its startup type to automatic.
Start Vanguard Service
Start the "vgc" background system service and set its starting property to Automatic inside the Windows Services settings panel.# Step 1: Configure the VGC Background Service
Vanguard fails to initialize if the core "vgc" system service is disabled by optimization software:
1. Press the physical keys Win + R on your keyboard.
2. In the run box, type services.msc and click OK.
3. Locate the service named vgc in the list.
4. Right-click vgc and select Properties.
5. Set the Startup type options to Automatic.
6. Click Start under Service status, then click Apply and OK.
# Step 2: Restart Your Computer
Kernel-level drivers require a full operating system startup to initialize. Restart your computer and launch Valorant without vanguard blocks.