Microsoft has introduced a free Windows 11 update to its users. So that most users upgrade to the new Windows update. But players who are playing Valorant with this new update of Windows 11 are getting a TPM 2.0 error. However, this is not a big issue with Valiant players. Because a lot of users claimed some common fixes for it.
Alongside this, we have researched and found some limited causes behind the TPM 2.0 error. Here we will discuss all those causes and try to fix the issue with some common solutions and complementary steps if required.
How do I fix the Valorant TPM 2.0 error on my PC?
Initially, some players thought that the error was occurring on the developer’s end. However, after an evaluation, it was found that the error arose after updating to Windows 11. For this reason, the analysis went deeper and saw that Windows 11 disabled secure boot. And all this results in TPM 2.0, a hardware security measure that is essential for Valorant, not working properly. So, below are some fixes that you must try.
Fix 1: Check for Windows Update
It could be possible that your Windows has outdated drivers that all lead to unprocessed TPM 2.0 and show up with that error. For such a reason, you need to make sure any Windows updates come to your PC or not. So, to ease your mind, below are some steps you can follow to check Windows updates.
- Simply navigate to your PC’s search bar.
- Search for updates on it.
- Now open the system results.
- Then, click on the check for updates button.
- Following this, you will see a pending request to get the download, if any.
- Next, download and install that update on your PC.
- That’s it. Now check whether the issue is fixed or not.
Fix 2: Enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot via BIOS Settings
It may be possible that there could be some interruption between your motherboard and Valorant processing. In such a situation, you can manually enable TPM 2.0 and secure boot using the BIOS settings. To do so, follow the below-mentioned instructions.
- First, head to your system’s search bar.
- Search for CMD and press enter.
- Under CMD, type in “wmic baseboard, get product, Manufacturer.”
- Following this, your motherboard’s manufacturer and model details will be displayed.
- Now scroll down and look for your BIOS settings menu.
- Next, press F12 (for Dell) to enter setup mode.
- Then, navigate to the secure boot and TPM 2.0 settings and enable them.
- That’s it. Now the TPM 2.0 error is fixed.
Fix 3: Turn off Discord’s automatic boot
If you use Discord and leave it as a startup, then it may cause a TPM 2.0 error in your Valorant game. To do so, you need to turn off Discord’s automatic boot. So, it cannot interrupt Valorant’s in-game processing, and the TPM 2.0 error will be fixed. To turn it off, follow the below steps.
- Simply open Discord on your PC.
- Head to the Settings menu in Discord.
- Next, click on Windows Settings.
- Then, turn off the “Open Discord” option.
- Now, restart your PC.
- That’s it. You are done with disabling Discord’s automatic boot.
Conclusively, with these major fixes, you will surely resolve the TPM 2.0 error on Valorant. However, even explaining the fixes with steps. If any user has a query about the same, then feel free to ask them in the comment section down below.