About this tag
The van 57 tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting for Riot Vanguard error code VAN 57, which appears when VALORANT or League of Legends cannot start because Vanguard is not running. Discussions focus on practical fixes such as restarting the PC and Riot Client, checking the vgc service in the Windows Services console, and reinstalling Vanguard if needed. The tag emphasizes that VAN 57 is a startup failure of Vanguard itself, not a graphics driver or BIOS issue, and guides users through Windows-facing components like services and boot-time drivers. Content is aimed at gamers and IT users seeking clear, step-by-step resolution for this specific error on Windows systems.
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    Fix VAN 57: Restart or Reinstall Riot Vanguard

    VAN 57 means Riot Vanguard is not running when VALORANT or League of Legends tries to start, and the first fixes should stay focused on that failed startup rather than on BIOS settings, graphics drivers, or a full game reinstall. Riot’s Vanguard error-code guidance identifies VAN 57 as a...