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The vgc service is the kernel-mode driver component of Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system, used primarily with Valorant. On Windows 11, a common error is VAN9003, which indicates that Vanguard is out of compliance with system security settings. Troubleshooting this error involves ensuring Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled in the BIOS, updating Windows and graphics drivers, and reinstalling the Vanguard service. The vgc service must be running for Valorant to launch, and conflicts with other software or incorrect BIOS settings can cause it to fail. Community and official fixes focus on aligning system configuration with Vanguard's requirements.
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    VAN9003 on Windows 11: Proven Fixes for Valorant's Vanguard Anti-Cheat

    The VAN 9003 crash that left many Valorant players staring at the message “This build of Vanguard is out of compliance with current system settings” proved to be less a single bug and more a collision of modern Windows security posture, anti‑cheat kernel drivers, and inconsistent platform...
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