How to Fix Valorant Not Opening on Windows 11/10

Part 1. Why Is Valorant Not Opening?

Knowing the exact reasons behind the issue is difficult, but you can look at potential reasons causing the chaos, as given below.

• Software conflict might cause the Valorant not to open.
• Firewall interference or antivirus might end up causing the issue you're dealing with.
• Corrupted game files and damaged DirectX files might also become the main culprits behind the issue.
• Software conflict or server maintenance can't be ruled out of becoming the main reason behind the issue.
• You can assume the main reasons for the current issue are insufficient system resources or incompatible graphic cards.

Part 2. How to Fix Valorant Not Opening on Windows 11/10

If you want to fix the ''Valorant not opening after update'' issue, you can look at the stunning solutions given in this guide.

Fix 1. Turn off the Firewall or Antivirus

One of the most common ways to fix the problem is to temporarily disable the antivirus before starting the game. This is because antivirus software could identify that some components of the Valorant are a threat to your computer, forcing the Valorant to not work on the computer.

Step 1: Launch the settings on the Windows computer by clicking the 'Windows+I keys. Next, press the Update & Security button to move ahead.

Step 2: From the left-hand menu, select Windows security and then move to the Virus & Threat Protection tab. Press the Manage Setting icon from the ''Virus & threat protection settings'' afterward. You can then complete the job by turning off the Real-time protection toggle on the computer.