Can’t install Valorant on Windows PC
The following solutions might help you solve this problem: Let’s see how to perform these troubleshooting methods.
1] Run Valorant as an administrator
As mentioned above, you might be unable to install Valorant on your Windows 11/10 computer due to permission issues. So, try to run Valorant setup as an administrator and see if it begins the installation process or not. To run Valorant as an administrator, simply right-click on its installation file and select the Run as administrator option. Click Yes in the UAC prompt and complete the installation process.
2] Move the installation file from Downloads to another location
Most users keep the default location for saving the downloaded file(s), which is the Downloads folder. If you have downloaded the Valorant game in that folder and running its installation file from that folder is giving you the installation error, then you should move the game’s installation file to another location. Some users have reported that they were able to install Valorant after moving its installation file to the Desktop or to the Program Files folder in the C directory. So, try this solution, and see if it works.
3] Disable your Antivirus temporarily
Sometimes, Antivirus programs generate false-positive flags for genuine files. Such types of flags can be ignored. It might be possible that your Antivirus is blocking Valorant from getting installed on your system. So, temporarily disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus or any other third-party antivirus software that you are using and then try to install the Valorant game. You can also disable Windows Firewall and then begin the installation process for Valorant. This might fix the issue. Don’t forget to turn on your antivirus program again once the game is installed successfully.
4] Run Valorant using Compatibility mode
You can also try to run the Valorant installer by using the Compatibility setting. The steps for the same are listed below: Now, close the Valorant properties box and run the installer file. This might work. You can also try running the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on your Windows 11/10 computer to fix this problem.
How do you fix Valorant failed to launch?
If Valorant failed to launch on your Windows 11/10 computer, the first thing that you should do is restart your computer. Sometimes, the issues are fixed only by restarting the computer. If this does not work, there might be some other causes of the issue, like an outdated graphics driver, some bug in the Valorant launcher, etc. So, update your graphics driver and run Valorant as an administrator. If nothing works, you can try a clean install of the Valorant game.
How do I install Valorant?
To install Valorant, you have to visit Riot’s official website and log in by using your account details. If you have not created an account before, create a new one. After signing into your account, search for the Valorant game and download it. Now, double-click on the installer file to install the game. If Valorant fails to install, you can try the solutions explained above in this article. Hope it is helpful. Read next:
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