Valorant Error Code VAN 1067 Fix: Secure Boot & Windows 11 Issue
Tested & peer-reviewed by the GameFixDB Systems & Anti-Cheat Lab for Valorant (VAN 1067).
Error Code VAN 1067 indicates that Riot Vanguard detected an unexpected Secure Boot state or Windows subsystem integrity issue on Windows 11.
- ▸Restart your PC and enter BIOS (Del/F2) -> Set Secure Boot to 'Enabled'
- ▸Open services.msc and set 'vgc' startup type to 'Automatic'
- ▸Disable Discord hardware acceleration overlay
Step-by-Step Resolution Steps
Click steps to track progressSet Riot Vanguard Service (vgc) to Automatic
VAN 1067 frequently occurs when Windows puts the Vanguard service into manual demand mode. Force it to run on boot.
sc config vgc start= auto && net start vgcVerify Secure Boot State via PowerShell
Check if Windows 11 kernel recognizes active Secure Boot enforcement.
Confirm-SecureBootUEFIReset Windows Cryptographic and Socket Services
Refreshes security certificates required by Vanguard to communicate with Riot authentication servers.
net stop cryptsvc && net start cryptsvc && netsh winsock resetDid these steps resolve your error?
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Pro Esports Advisory: Preventing Recurrence in Valorant
Professional tournament players tune their Windows environment to prevent sudden runtime crashes, memory leaks, and 1% low frame stuttering:
Never immediately jump into a ranked queue after a driver or game update. Wait 2-3 minutes at the main menu until the shader compilation pipeline reaches 100% to avoid mid-round micro-freezes.
Turn off "Hardware Acceleration" in Discord, Chrome, and Spotify. Background apps using your GPU video decoder compete with the game engine for DirectX video memory (VRAM) handles.
Why Does This Error Happen?
Understanding the root cause prevents recurrence during competitive matches:
- 1Secure Boot is disabled or set to 'Other OS' instead of 'Windows UEFI Mode' in BIOS
- 2TPM 2.0 state was interrupted during a Windows cumulative patch
- 3Third-party optimization software disabled the required 'vgc' boot service
- 4Windows 11 running on an unsupported CSM legacy partition
Recommended Diagnostics for Valorant Players
Windows Event Viewer Crash Log Decoder
Decode vgk.sys, EasyAntiCheat_EOS, and BEService kernel driver crash dumps with verified repair scripts.
GPU Driver Clean Install & DDU Companion
Cleanly reinstall graphics drivers to eliminate false-positive unsigned DLL driver blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions (VAN 1067)
Can I fix VAN 1067 without entering BIOS?
If Secure Boot is physically off, you must reboot into BIOS to turn it on. If it was already on, Step 1 (setting vgc to auto) will fix it immediately inside Windows.
Does VAN 1067 affect Windows 10?
Rarely. VAN 1067 is predominantly a Windows 11 error due to Microsoft's mandatory kernel security policies.