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Valorant VAN 9002 Error: Windows Exploit Protection Explained

VAN 9002 and Control Flow Guard — restore Windows Exploit Protection settings Vanguard expects.

2026-10-12 · 7 min read

Valorant VAN 9002 Error: Windows Exploit Protection — article hero (valorant-van-9002-exploit-protection) — VAN 9002 and Control Flow Guard — restore Windows Exploit Protection settings Vanguard expects.

What Is VAN 9002?

VAN 9002 relates to Windows Exploit Protection and Control Flow Guard (CFG). Vanguard requires CFG-related settings that are disabled or undetected.

Why Might VAN 9002 Appear?

Modified exploit protection, tuning utilities, or registry tweaks can trigger VAN 9002. Restore settings via official Riot steps — not random downloads.

Is VAN 9002 a Ban?

No. It is a security configuration check, not account or HWID enforcement.

Final Thoughts

Restart after fixing exploit protection and retest launch.

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