valorant takes forever to load and sometimes freezes after agent selection
I'm pretty sure this has been posted a couple of times before, but none of the fixes/replies work
whenever i open valorant, it takes forever to load (like at least a couple of minutes) and sometimes it doesnt even load, it just freezes. when i open task manager it says "not responding" until the game loads (or it doesnt and i have to restart my computer cuz i cant close the app). i have friends who play on lower-end laptops and val loads really fast for them. im currently playing on a really old gaming pc that gets like 300 fps in the range and 120-150 in-game, but its still a gaming pc.
also, after agent selection and the game is about to start, valorant randomly freezes and i have to restart my computer cuz i can't close the app manually. i've recieved multiple afk penalties for this issue and i can't do anything about it.
i use a windows 10 pc that cant upgrade to windows 11. can anyone help with these issues?
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Sorry to hear about the trouble you're experiencing! Here are several steps you can try to resolve the loading and freezing issues in VALORANT:
1. Update GPU Drivers: Ensure your graphics card drivers are up to date. You can download the latest drivers from the GPU manufacturer's website.
2. Check for System Updates: Make sure your Windows 10 OS is fully updated. Sometimes important performance updates can impact how games run.
3. Run as Administrator: Try running both the Riot Client and VALORANT as Administrator. Right-click on their icons and select "Run as administrator."
4. Adjust In-Game Settings: Lower the in-game graphics settings or set them to "default" and see if it improves stability.
5. Modify Compatibility Settings: Right-click VALORANT’s executable (VALORANT.exe), go to Properties -> Compatibility, and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations."
6. Close Background Applications: Ensure that no other heavy applications are running in the background that might be hogging resources.
7. Disk Health and RAM Check: Run a disk check and memory diagnostic to ensure there are no issues with your storage or RAM.
8. Clean Boot: Perform a clean boot to make sure no other software conflicts with VALORANT. Instructions here: Clean Boot in Windows
If none of these steps work, consider submitting a ticket to Riot Games Support for further assistance.
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