How To Fix Valorant Error Code VAN 9005 (2026)
How To Fix Valorant Error Code VAN 9005 (2026)
Getting Valorant Error Code VAN 9005? This error typically appears when Windows Hyper-V or Virtualization-Based Security features are enabled, conflicting with Riot Vanguard's anti-cheat system. In 2026, this remains a common issue for Windows 11 users. In this tutorial, I walk you through two simple steps to fix VAN 9005 permanently.
CMD Command: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
Step 1: Check if TPM is Active and Enabled
Valorant requires TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to be enabled for Windows 11 security features. First, we need to verify that TPM is active on your system.
Press Windows + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type "tpm.msc" and press Enter. This opens the TPM Management window. Look at the status section. It should say "The TPM is ready for use" or similar . If you see this message, TPM is enabled and working correctly. If you see an error or message saying TPM is not found or disabled, you may need to enable it in your BIOS/UEFI settings. For VAN 9005, having TPM enabled is usually sufficient.
Step 2: Disable Hyper-V via Command Prompt
The most common cause of VAN 9005 is Hyper-V or Virtualization-Based Security running on your system. Disabling hypervisor launch type resolves this.
Press the Windows key and type "Command Prompt." Right-click on Command Prompt in the search results and select "Run as administrator." Click Yes if prompted. In the black Command Prompt window, type the following command exactly and press Enter:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
You should see a message saying "The operation completed successfully." This command disables the hypervisor from launching at startup, which allows Vanguard to run properly . Close Command Prompt.
Step 3: Restart Your PC
After running the command, a full restart is required for the changes to take effect.
Click the Start menu, select Power, and choose Restart. Wait for your PC to fully reboot. Once back at your desktop, launch Valorant. The VAN 9005 error should now be resolved, and you should be able to play without issues.
These two steps—verifying TPM is enabled and running the bcdedit command to disable hypervisor launch type—fix Valorant Error Code VAN 9005 for most players in 2026. Try them in order and let me know in the comments if this worked for you.
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