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 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.