Error Code VAL 5: how can I fix this?

I’ve been trying to que in matches but can’t because as soon as I click play, it loses connection and gives me the same code, VAL 5. I searched it up and it says that this code means “Account was logged into elsewhere, how can I fix this again?
Solution
Open task manager
Then details
Close evry valorant,riot client and vanguard related apps/services
Open control panel
Uninstall programs
Uninstall riot vanguard
Open cmd as admin and type these commands:-
1) sc delete vgc
2)sc delete vgk
Navigate to ur C drive then program files and find vanguard folder and delete it.
Then open riot client and click update
Restart ur pc after the update.
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