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Getting Valorant Error Code 57: “Vanguard Not Initialized” on your PC? This error means Riot’s anti-cheat system Vanguard didn’t start properly, and it’s blocking the game from launching. In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to fully fix Error Code 57 step-by-step so you can jump back into the game!

What This Video Solves:

Valorant won’t launch — Vanguard not initialized
Error 57 message appears at startup
Vanguard services are missing or inactive
Works on both Windows 10 & 11

STEP-BY-STEP FIXES:

Method 1: Restart Your PC
Simply restarting can sometimes properly start the Vanguard service

Method 2: Reinstall Vanguard Manually
Press Windows + S - Search Command Prompt
Right-click ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Run as Administrator
Type these two commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
sc delete vgc
sc delete vgk

Go to C:\Program Files - Delete the Riot Vanguard folder
Launch Valorant again – it will automatically reinstall Vanguard
Restart your PC and launch the game