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VALORANT VAN9001: Check TPM 2.0 Status and Specification Version

For VAN9001 or a TPM 2.0 requirement shown by VALORANT on a Windows PC. A not-found message alone does not prove that a TPM is physically absent.

Edited by Gemnao Editorial Team (Japanese)Last checked 2026-10-13
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The short answer

Riot says VAN9001 means the required TPM 2.0 is not detected as enabled. First read readiness and Specification Version in tpm.msc. Do not clear TPM. Before firmware changes, confirm a backup, access to your encryption recovery key and the official instructions for the exact PC model.

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Key facts

Read first
tpm.msc: status and Specification Version
Not detected
Separate disabled, undetected and unsupported hardware
Ready with 2.0
Restart and record the remaining error without clearing TPM

Find your symptom

Start with your symptom. Skip steps that do not apply to your setup.

What you seeWhat to checkGo to
Unsure whether the code is VAN9001Record the full message and PC ownershipStep 1
Ready and Specification Version 2.0Check the result after restartStep 4
Version 1.2 or compatible TPM not foundCheck model support and official instructionsStep 3
tpm.msc will not openAlso check Windows SecurityStep 2

Fixes, in order

Continue this issue

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Step 1｜Record the code and prepare recovery access

Have recovery options before considering any setting changes.

Time: About 3–5 minutes to check · Risk: low

  1. Record the code, full message, time and Windows version. For VAN9003, use the Secure Boot article.
  2. Ask the administrator of a work or school PC. On your own PC, first back up important files and confirm you can access the BitLocker/device-encryption recovery key from another device.
  3. Stop before changes if the key or model is unknown. Do not put recovery keys in public feedback, screenshots or support descriptions.

Step 2｜Read TPM readiness and version

Enabled status and specification version are separate checks.

Time: About 3–5 minutes to check · Risk: low

  1. Press Windows + R, enter tpm.msc and read the status. Record Specification Version under TPM Manufacturer Information.
  2. For ready with version 2.0, go to Step 4. For 1.2 or compatible TPM not found, go to Step 3 without choosing Clear or initialization.
  3. If the console will not open, also check Windows Security → Device security → Security processor details. Missing information alone does not prove missing or broken hardware.

Reading the state needs no rollback. Do not confuse Manufacturer Version with Specification Version.

Step 3｜Check model support with the manufacturer

Establish why TPM is 1.2 or undetected before buying hardware or switching modes.

Time: About 3–5 minutes to check · Risk: medium

  1. Find the official support page for your exact PC or motherboard model. Riot’s TPM guide also links to manufacturer resources.
  2. Names such as Intel PTT and AMD fTPM, availability and menus depend on the model. Ask the manufacturer if the screen differs or 2.0 support is unclear.
  3. Only follow the model’s official procedure after confirming backup, recovery-key access, original settings and recovery steps. Switching TPM versions or types can lose keys; do not switch on speculation.

This general guide does not provide TPM clearing, TPM-type switching or BIOS-update instructions. Do not erase a ready TPM as a test.

Step 4｜Recheck 2.0 and the error after restart

Record TPM status separately from whether the game launches.

Time: About 3–5 minutes to check · Risk: low

  1. Save work, restart the PC, check readiness and Specification Version 2.0 in tpm.msc, then launch VALORANT.
  2. If blocked, record whether it is still VAN9001 or a different message such as VAN: RESTRICTION. Do not infer a requirement and switch TPM types.
  3. Give Riot the model, Windows version, TPM status/version, any changes and the post-restart error. Exclude recovery keys.

Check the other VAN error

Avoid

  • Do not clear or initialize TPM
  • Do not buy a TPM or switch its version/type based only on a not-detected message
  • Do not disable Vanguard, TPM or antivirus protection to bypass the check

Important cautions

  • TPM or firmware changes may require the encryption recovery key. Stop if you cannot confirm access.
  • Do not assume this error is exclusive to Windows 11. Match the actual message to current Riot requirements.

FAQ

Does TPM not found mean I need to buy one?

No. It can be disabled or undetected. Ask the manufacturer whether your exact model supports TPM 2.0 or firmware TPM before purchasing hardware.

What if TPM 2.0 is ready but the game still blocks me?

Give Riot the full message after restarting. VAN: RESTRICTION can refer to different configuration requirements; do not treat it as identical to VAN9001 or clear/switch TPM on that basis.

Sources

We checked these official pages and wrote the steps in our own words. Follow the publisher’s page if it has changed.

Riot: error VAN9001Riot: TPM readiness, specification and manufacturer guidanceMicrosoft: find your BitLocker recovery keyRiot: Vanguard security requirementsVALORANTJapanese version of this page