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Vanguard anti-cheat is Riot Games' kernel-level security system used in titles like Valorant. On Windows 11, Vanguard requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to be enabled, which can cause errors if these features are not properly configured. Users may encounter system-level issues when Vanguard interacts with Windows security settings. Troubleshooting often involves checking BIOS settings for Secure Boot and TPM, updating drivers, and ensuring Windows is up to date. While Vanguard is designed to protect against cheating, its strict requirements can lead to compatibility problems on some Windows PCs.
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