If your Windows installation is missing specific older files that Valorant relies on, you may need the manual installer.
Sometimes the system simply "forgets" the graphics card is there. Right-click the button and select Device Manager . Expand Display adapters .
Riot’s anti-cheat, Vanguard, might be interfering with your drivers. Step 1: Update Your Graphics Drivers Valorant dx11 feature level 10.0 is required to...
Vanguard has deep system access and can occasionally block necessary graphics components. Go to > Apps > Apps & Features . Find Riot Vanguard and click Uninstall . Restart your computer.
Download the directly from Microsoft .
Your graphics card software is old and doesn't "know" how to use the required features.
If you see your graphics card (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel Arc), right-click it. If your Windows installation is missing specific older
Run the file and follow the prompts to ensure all necessary libraries are active. What if none of these work?