Screen goes black upon opening
I deleted valorant off my C drive and redownloaded it on an E drive that has 2TB of space unused. Now everytime I open the game it takes me to a black screen, does anyone know how to fix this.
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A black screen issue after moving VALORANT to a different drive can often be solved by making sure all game files were properly transferred and are accessible. Here are a few steps you can try:
1. Verify Game Files: Open the Riot Games launcher, go to the VALORANT settings, and run a file integrity check to ensure all files are correctly installed.
2. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your graphics card drivers are up-to-date. You can download the latest drivers from the official website of your GPU manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, etc.).
3. Settings Reset: Sometimes, game settings can cause conflicts. Navigate to
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\VALORANT\Saved\Config and rename the Config folder to Config.old. This will reset your in-game settings.
4. Adjust Fullscreen Optimization: Disable fullscreen optimization. Right-click the VALORANT shortcut, go to Properties > Compatibility, and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".
5. Reinstall VALORANT and Vanguard: If the issue persists, completely uninstall VALORANT and Riot Vanguard, then reinstall them. Make sure to delete any leftover files in the installation directories to ensure a clean install.
6. Run as Administrator: Try running the Riot Client and VALORANT as an administrator. Right-click the executable and select "Run as administrator".
For more detailed assistance, you can also refer to the Riot Games support page: https://support-valorant.riotgames.com/hc/en-us
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