Here's how to repair Valorant on Windows if it keeps crashing during that key moment.
Valorant is one of the most popular free-to-play first-person shooter games on Windows. However, Valorant, like any other game, has its share of technological troubles.
Valorant has been known to crash on Windows PCs, according to several users. So, if you're having trouble with the same issue, try the options listed below.
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Why is Valorant crashing so frequently on Windows?
Here are some of the reasons why Valorant keeps crashing on your Windows PC:
- If the system does not meet the minimal requirements for running Valorant, it is likely to perform poorly.
- Another common cause of Valorant crashes is an out-of-date graphics driver.
- If you increased the graphics settings above what your PC can manage, the game may have trouble rendering properly and crash.
Fortunately, troubleshooting the crashing issue on a Windows PC is rather simple. Simply try the options listed below to solve the issue.
1. Verify that the system is capable of running the game
While Valorant's system requirements aren't very stringent, it's still a good idea to fulfill the minimal needs. You'll experience crashes and problems if your machine doesn't meet all of the game's minimal requirements.
So, before you try any of the technological solutions, make sure your system meets all of Valorant's standards.
- CPU: AMD Athlon 200GE or Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- GPU: Intel HD 4000 or Radeon R5 200
- 3.0 Pixel Shader
- 3.0 Vertex Shader
2. Exit any background applications that aren't required
To operate smoothly, games demand as much CPU as feasible. Valorant will be left with limited resources if other background apps are eating CPU memory, which might lead to problems.
As a workaround, try shutting all background apps that aren't in use. This is how you do it.
- Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl
- Shift
- Esc.
- In the Processes tab, right-click on all the unwanted apps and select Uninstall from the context menu.
Restart the game and look for the issue.
3. Use Administrative Rights to Run Valorant
It's possible that a lack of administrative access is causing the game to crash on your system. By following the procedures below, you may launch the game with admin access.
- On the desktop, right-click on the Valorant icon.
- Select your properties.
- Navigate to the Compatibility section.
- Add a checkmark Option to run this software as an administrator
- To save the changes, click Apply > OK.
Start the game and look for the issue.
4. Make a Windows update
Running the game on an old version of Windows might cause problems. To resolve the problem, download the most recent Windows update. Here's how to do it.
- Press Win
- I to open Settings.
- Select Windows Update. Select Check for Updates from the drop-down menu.
All pending updates will now be checked for and downloaded by Windows.
5. Get the most recent graphics driver
You must have the most recent graphics driver installed on your machine in order to play current games like Valorant. If you're using outdated drivers, it's possible that they're causing Valorant to crash.
The instructions for updating your graphics driver are as follows.
- Select Device Manager by pressing Win + X.
- Right-click on the installed driver and double-click on Display adapters.
- From the context menu, select the Update driver option.
Select Automatically search for drivers from the drop-down menu.
Windows will now search for and install the most up-to-date graphics driver available on the machine.
6. Give Valorant a high priority
You may fix the Valorant crashing problem by giving the game extra CPU power. You may do so by using Task Manager to change the game's priority.
Here are the precise actions you must take.
- Switch to the Details tab in the Task Manager.
- Right-click Valorant.exe, then choose High from the context menu by hovering the mouse above Set priority.
That is all there is to it. Start the game and see whether the issue persists. If that's the case, go on to the next option on the list.
7. Turn off any overclocking
Overclocking is a method of increasing the speed of computer components such as the motherboard, graphics card, and processor. However, overclocking, like anything else, has its drawbacks.
Overclocking a system causes it to heat up quickly, which can cause many apps to fail. So, restore the machine to its normal settings to undo any overclocking you've done.
8. Reduce the game's in-game settings
Valorant allows you to customize the graphic settings based on the system requirements. However, if you're playing on high settings with a system that barely meets the game's basic requirements, you're more than likely to have crashes.
You'll have to reduce the graphic settings as a workaround. This is how you do it.
Material Quality - Low
Texture Quality - Low
Detail Quality - Low
UI Quality - Low
Vignette - Off
VSync - Off
Bloom - Off
Distortion - Off
Cast Shadow - Off
After that, restart the game and look for the issue.
9. Install DirectX
DirectX is a set of Windows APIs that handle the graphical features of games and other programs. DirectX 11 is required for Valorant to run well. However, if your PC is running an earlier version of DirectX, you may see occasional problems.
The most recent version of DirectX is available for download from the Microsoft download site. For games that use DirectX 11, the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer will install various runtime libraries from the older DirectX SDK.
10. Use a Clean Boot to Troubleshoot the Issue
The next option is to do a clean boot. The system will start with a minimum set of drivers and programs in the clean boot state. This will assist you in identifying the software that is creating the issue in the conversation.
Following the procedures below will allow you to do a clean boot.
- Click the Run button to bring up the Run dialog box.
- Press Enter after typing msconfig.
- Select the Services tab from the drop-down menu.
- Select Hide all Microsoft services from the drop-down menu.
- Select Disable all from the drop-down menu.
- Open Task Manager by going to the Startup tab and tapping on it.
- Disable any superfluous starting apps by right-clicking them and selecting Disable.
After that, restart the computer, and it will start in a "clean" state. If Valorant doesn't crash after a clean boot, it's because a program that was creating problems before was disabled during the clean boot.
Use this information to narrow down the source of the crash; if it's insignificant, deactivate or shut it before continuing. If it's critical, consider upgrading the app or service to see if it fixes the problem.
Without Interruptions, Play Valorant
Crashing may be quite aggravating, especially when you're in the middle of a crucial match. The majority of crashing difficulties are caused by out-of-date graphics drivers, therefore you should upgrade them to fix everything. However, if the problem persists, attempt the options listed above to permanently resolve the issue.