Secure boot
My PC is setup to dual boot debian 12.5.0 and windows 11. This means secure boot must be disabled for my PC to properly launch into GRUB and be capable of loading my OS(s). Vanguard doesn't allow me to launch the game with secure boot disabled. This, unfortunately, is intentional. This makes it very annoying to have to boot into BIOS, turn on secure boot, enter windows, play my valorant, boot BACK into BIOS, turn secure boot off, and then re-change my boot settings to prioritize GRUB.
Is there any way to still play with secure boot enabled?
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Unfortunately, VALORANT's Vanguard anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot to be enabled. As of now, there's no workaround to play the game with Secure Boot disabled. This is a security measure to ensure integrity and prevent cheating.
To maintain dual-boot capability while having Secure Boot enabled, you might consider:
1. Shim Bootloader: Investigate using a shim bootloader, which can work with Secure Boot and should allow GRUB to function.
2. Separate Drives: Install each OS on separate physical drives and toggle the boot drive in BIOS, which might be quicker than toggling Secure Boot each time....
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Unfortunately, VALORANT's Vanguard anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot to be enabled. As of now, there's no workaround to play the game with Secure Boot disabled. This is a security measure to ensure integrity and prevent cheating.
To maintain dual-boot capability while having Secure Boot enabled, you might consider:
1. Shim Bootloader: Investigate using a shim bootloader, which can work with Secure Boot and should allow GRUB to function.
2. Separate Drives: Install each OS on separate physical drives and toggle the boot drive in BIOS, which might be quicker than toggling Secure Boot each time.
These solutions might require technical knowledge and careful handling to maintain system stability.
For official updates or potential future changes, please refer to:
- VBS Settings on Windows 10 article
- Vanguard Restrictions
If you need further assistance, consider submitting a ticket to Riot Games support.
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