How to Fix VAN 9001 TPM 2.0 Version Error in Valorant

So far, there's no surprise that tons of Valorant error codes can appear for any reason. While some are connected to issues within the game itself, others are more complicated and interconnected with your Windows PC.

One such error that has baffled players is the Valorant error code VAN 9001 TPM 2.0 And Secure Boot issue. If you've encountered this error code, don't worry. Here we'll see the reason and how you can fix the VAN 9001 TPM Version Mismatch Valorant error!

The Reason behind VAN9001 TPM Mismatch Error in Valorant

The Valorant Error Code VAN 9001 appears with an error message that says TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 and Secure Boot are required for the game to open. Chances are, you've gotten this error code when you've updated your PC to Windows 11. The Riot Games Vanguard anti-cheat system works really specifically on your PC, and Windows 11 has some settings turned off that the Riot Vanguard needs.

Windows 11 may look great on your PC, but Valorant seems to hate it! So knowing why you're getting the TPM 2.0 Version and Secure Boot error in Valorant, next you'll see how to exactly fix it.

How to Fix VAN9001 TPM 2.0 Mismatch Error in Valorant

Enable Secure Boot in PC BIOS

The best way to fix the TPM 2.0 Version mismatch error code in Valorant is to follow the error message instructions. And that says you'll have to enable Secure Boot in order to play Valorant. 

This process can vary from PC to PC because of the motherboard since you'll have to enter your PC's BIOS. First, you must make sure that you enable UEFI mode on your Windows PC. That's because UEFI mode is substantial in enabling Secure Boot. Seeing and setting your PC to UEFI mode can be usually done from the BIOS. Finding the UEFI mode option varies between PCs, but it's usually in categories of the BIOS called Boot Sequence, Boot, etc. You can see below how to enter the BIOS as well.

With that said, here's how to enable Secure Boot to play Valorant again:

1. Restart your PC
2. While the PC is starting up, continuously press the specific key your motherboard needs to open the BIOS settings. The key varies in different motherboards, but they're usually F2, F12, F11, F9, F8, or Esc
3. Press the needed key and wait until the BIOS opens up, if it doesn't find the specific key for your motherboard, restart and try again
4. When the BIOS settings boot up, depending on your motherboard, you'll want to go into Advanced mode. On an ASUS motherboard if it isn't in Advanced mode, pressing F7 should get you into it
5. Go into the BIOS tab where Secure Boot is. The tab can come in different names for different PCs such as Security, Secure Boot, Authentication Tab, Boot, etc.
6. Set and turn on the Secure Boot option to be enabled
7. Save the settings to have officially Secure Boot enabled

Before you may enter Valorant with the best knife skins again, there's also another option you'll have to check within the BIOS after you've enabled Secure Boot. And that's the TPM State of your Windows PC.

Enable TPM State in PC BIOS

Enabling the TPM option is done the same as enabling Secure Boot: through the BIOS. And to fix Valorant Error Code VAN 9001, it prompted TPM 2.0 to be enabled. So you'll want to listen to that error message to continue your journey to Radiant! Now here's how you can enable TPM on your PC to fix Valorant Error Code VAN 9001:

1. Make sure you enter, or you're in the BIOS from the previous solution
2. Find the TPM State option. Depending on your motherboard, it can be located in sections such as Security, Advanced Settings, Boot, and the like
3. Locate the TPM, TPM State, or fTPM option, and make sure you set it to Enabled. The name varies based processor and motherboard
4. Save the settings

You may have to do some research of your own for where these settings are exactly located on your motherboard. But overall, you should be able to find them within the categories and settings specified above.

Make sure you save these settings and try to open up Valorant to see if you can play with the best Vandal skins yet again! This is where this Valorant error code is fixed for most players, but if it didn't fix it for you, then there are a bit more solutions left you can try out!

Restore Factory Keys in PC BIOS

The secure factory keys which define how the Secure Boot works can often lead to you getting hit with this Valorant VAN 9001 error code, even when you have TPM and Secure Boot enabled. So resetting and restoring these secure boot keys may fix your issue with the game. And here's how you can do that:

1. Open the BIOS as seen from the 1st solution
2. Locate the Restore Factory Keys option. It should be under the Boot or Secure Boot category, varying on your motherboard. In newer PCs, it can be hidden under an option called Key Management
3. Select the option and reset the keys

After you're done with this process, try to boot up your PC and see if you can open Valorant to enjoy those sweet juicy gun buddies again! If you're hit yet again with the error though, even after setting up the TPM and Secure Boot, then the last solution you can do is to:

Remove Valorant Temporary Files and Cache Data

This solution works best if you've already done the ones above. That's because the cached and temporary files of Valorant are still in their older version, where the TPM and Secure Boot were disabled. So deleting them and starting up Valorant should technically revamp that cache and temporary files. So here's how you can delete Valorant's temporary files and cache data:

1. Open the Run Dialog by pressing the Windows Key+R
2. Type in "appdata" and press Enter
3. Open the "Local" folder
4. Find the "VALORANT" folder, open it up and head into the "Saved" folder
5. Get in the "Crashes" folder, select all the files and delete them
6. Go back to one folder, get in the "webcache" folder and delete the "GPUCache" folder
7. Go back to one folder, and delete the "Cache" folder

And that's for all the solutions to fix the Valorant VAN 9001 Secure Boot and TPM version mismatch error code. Now having fixed the issue, you should definitely see the best Phantom skins you have to try out so you can jump back into gameplay with style!