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Solved: A Critical Error Has Occurred in Valorant

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Published onNovember 9, 2023

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If you have encounteredAcritical error has occurred and the process must be terminatedin Valorant when trying to launch the game, this guide can help!

We will discuss the probable causes and offer WR experts tested solutions to get rid of the error message so you can enjoy the game without interruptions.

What does critical system error mean?

When the game launcher or your Windows system encounters a problem that interferes with the game while it is trying to launch, it could cause the game to crash or throw you an error like this. The main reasons are:

How can I fix a critical error has occurred issue in Valorant?

Before we go to the advanced fixes, here are a few preliminary checks you should do:

1. Run the game always as an administrator

2. Update your graphics drivers

Keeping your graphics drivers up to date can also help you prevent other game issues likeValorant not working on Windows 11; read this guide to learn more about it.

3. Change the Startup type for the vgc service

4. Perform a TCP/IP reset, DNS flush and port forward

5. Change the Unicode settings

6. Modify the GameSettings file

7. Repair/reinstall Valorant and Riot Games client

If you are still experiencing the issue, follow these steps to reinstall the Valorant app:

If you arenot able to uninstall Valorant on Windows 11, try closing all the related processes, including Riot Vanguard, and try again.

If you use Blitz, MSI Afterburner, or Rivatuner, try uninstalling them using Steps 1-3 and check if the issue persists.

To avoid all common issues related to the game, likeValorant not updating, always run the app as administrator, allow it through the Windows firewall, and ensure the device has a stable internet connection.

If nothing worked for you, go to theRiot support pageand submit a request explaining the issue and methods tried for further assistance.

Did we miss a step that helped you? Don’t hesitate to mention it in the comments section below. We will happily add it to the list.

Solved: A Critical Error Has Occurred in Valorant#

How can I fix a critical error has occurred issue in Valorant?#

1. Run the game always as an administrator#

2. Update your graphics drivers#

3. Change the Startup type for the vgc service#

4. Perform a TCP/IP reset, DNS flush and port forward#

5. Change the Unicode settings#

6. Modify the GameSettings file#

7. Repair/reinstall Valorant and Riot Games client#