So why do people search for this? Usually, they want a “clean boot” (not safe boot) to eliminate software conflicts. Or, they need to boot into Safe Mode to uninstall Vanguard or drivers that are causing a blue screen (BSOD) when they try to start Valorant normally. This guide will cover both scenarios: how to perform a proper “clean boot” for Valorant, and how to use Windows Safe Mode to rescue a system where Valorant/Vanguard is causing boot failures.
If you are seeing an error related to booting, it is likely a issue, not a desire to play in Safe Mode. valorant safe boot
You may have seen forum posts suggesting “enable safe boot in BIOS” for Valorant. This is a . They likely meant Secure Boot , which is a BIOS security feature (not “safe boot”). Secure Boot ensures that only signed, trusted drivers (like Vanguard) load during startup. Windows 11 requires Secure Boot, and Valorant requires Secure Boot to be enabled for Vanguard to run. So why do people search for this
If your system is crashing when launching Valorant, first perform a clean boot via msconfig . If the system won’t boot at all, use Safe Mode to uninstall Vanguard. For almost all other issues, avoid Safe Mode entirely and focus on Secure Boot, driver updates, and disabling conflicting software. This guide will cover both scenarios: how to