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Vanguard requires a system reboot — a pending restart is needed to complete Vanguard installation or update
Quick Answer
Error code VAN 79 on your Valorant Gaming means: Vanguard requires a system reboot — a pending restart is needed to complete Vanguard installation or update. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Likely Causes
  1. Vanguard was just installed or updated and its kernel driver needs a reboot to activate
  2. A Windows update was installed that requires a restart before Vanguard can function
  3. System files changed while Vanguard was running, invalidating its security checks
How to Fix It
1
Restart your computer (a full shutdown and boot, not just Sleep/Hibernate)
2
After restarting, check that the Vanguard tray icon appears in the system tray before launching Valorant
3
If the error persists after restarting, uninstall Vanguard, restart again, then relaunch Valorant to trigger a fresh install
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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VAN 57VAN 9001VAN 1067VAN 81VAN 185
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