After investigating this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different underlying instances that might be triggering this error code. Here’s a list of potential scenarios that are confirmed to trigger the Error Code: 7 with Valorant: Now that you are aware of every potential scenario that might trigger this error, here’s a list of methods that will allow you to identify and fix the error code 7 when launching Valorant:
1. Checking for a Server Issue
Since error code 7 is first and foremost indicative of a widespread server issue, you should start this troubleshooting guide by ensuring that Valoran’ts servers are not currently down or currently undergoing maintenance. Fortunately, there is a directory where Riot keeps track of the status of every Valorant server that you can use to determine if the error code 7 is currently widespread or only occurring for your computer. If you suspect a server issue might be causing this Valorant issue for you, open your favorite browser and visit the status page of Riot games. Once you’re inside, select your preferred language, then click on Valorant from the list of Riot games. Once you’re inside the status page of Valorant, go ahead and select the region you’re connecting from and the language before clicking Continue. Next, you should see a list of all the current problems that the server is currently dealing with. See if there’s any mention of a connectivity issue – If there is one, there’s nothing you can do other than changing the server you’re connecting from. If every server you attempt to connect to returns the same error code, there is no viable fix other than waiting for the developers to fix the issue on their side. On the other hand, if the investigation above has not revealed any underlying server issue, move down to the next method below.
2. Contact Riot Support
Once you confirmed that the issue is not related to a server issue, the next thing you should clear out is a potential issue with your Valorant account. It’s not uncommon to see this problem if you are currently dealing with some kind of temporary or permanent suspension on your account. If you suspect that this error code (7) might be related to a previous in-game behavior that might have triggered someone to report you, start by checking the email associated with your account. In case you’re currently dealing with a suspension of any kind, you should find an email explaining that type of ban. If you only received a temporary ban, all you need to is wait for your timed suspension to expire. But if you’re dealing with a permanent ban, you will not be able to access your account again. Note: You might be able to create a new account and start from scratch, but the ban is likely also applied to your IP so you’ll need to use a proxy or VPN solution. If you feel like the ban you received is completely unfair, you can take the matter up with a Riot Support representative by opening a ticket on their official support desk. In case you confirmed that the problem is not occurring due to a ban, move down to the next potential fix below.
3. Changing the Startup Type of the VGS Service
If you made sure that the issue is not the result of an account ban and there’s no current server issue, chances are you’re seeing the 7 error code because you’re dealing with a VGC (Vanguard Riot AntiCheat) service that cannot be called into action when needed. This is a fairly common occurrence if you’re also using 3rd party resource optimizers like SystemCare, Piriform, WinOptimizer, etc. What happens in most cases is the 3rd party tool ends up modifying the default behavior of the VGS service in order to save system resources. – While this isn’t a problem with most apps, Vanguard Riot operates differently so its main service readily available and configured to Automatic. If this scenario looks like it could be applicable, follow the instructions below to access the Services screen and modify the default startup type of the VGS service in order to fix the launch error of Valorant:
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