I think in game I read VANGUARD ERROR 68 – You need to have Vanguard running etc., but on the client it said error code 128. Of course my Vanguard was running fine, and I assume everyone else’s was too, yet they all seemed to have disconnected except Poppy and Lux (I restarted my PC and joined the game fast enough to not get penalized I guess).
Same just happened to me. I somehow stayed in the game but all teammate and 2 enemy players got disconnected. At least only -11 LP though right? Thanks Riot.
f you’re running into an error code that begins with VAN when trying to load League of Legends, it means something in your settings isn’t playing well with Vanguard. But don’t worry—most of these errors have a simple solution.
Troubleshooting VAN 128 (c Error)
There are several factors that can cause the Vanguard 128 error to occur. If this error is preventing you from playing, here are some methods that can help you get back into the game. Some methods may be specific to certain software that may be on your computer, so it’s worth checking out the entire list before you start.
CONFIRMING THAT THE DEVICE IS IN A TRUSTED/SAFE CONDITION
Vanguard checks several settings to ensure that your computer is in a trusted/secure state, including ensuring that Test Signing Mode is disabled and that you are using Driver Signing Enforcement.
To restore these two settings to a more secure state, follow these instructions:
- Press the Windows key.
- type cmd .
- Select Run as Administrator in the right column .
- Enter the following two commands exactly as written, pressing Enter after each command:
- bcdedit /set TESTSIGNING off
- bcdedit /set nointegritychecks OFF
- Restart your computer .
DISABLE DEBUG MEMORY DUMP
In some cases, an issue with Windows’ default debugging settings can cause this error.
Try changing these settings by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key.
- Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter .
- Go to Advanced tab > Startup and Recovery > Settings .
- Select (None) from the Write debug info drop-down menu .
- Restart your computer .
FASOO SOFTWARE
If you’re stuck in a loop where you reconnect forever without seeing an error message, the Fasoo software may be responsible. You can uninstall it to fix the problem:
- Press the Windows key.
- Type Control Panel and select the Control Panel that appears.
- Go to Programs > Programs and Features .
- Find the publisher “fasoo.com”.
- Select More > Uninstall .
- Restart your computer .
CRYPTOPRO CLOUD CSP
This error can also occur due to CryptoPro Cloud CSP installed on your computer, which usually appears as cpinit.exe in the process list of Task Manager .
You can disable CryptoPro by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key.
- Type Control Panel and select the Control Panel that appears.
- Go to Programs → Programs and Features .
- Select CryptoPro Cloud CSP from the list and click Change .
- A pop-up window appears.
- Click Next .
- Select Change .
- Select Compatibility from the list and check the “This component will not be available” option.
- Restart your computer .
- If disabling the program doesn’t fix the problem, you will need to remove this software from your computer .
- This can be done through the same Programs and Features tab in the Control Panel.
Vanguard Error Codes
| Code # | Meaning | Solution |
|---|---|---|
VAN -1 |
Uninstall Failure | Reinstall Riot Vanguard. If the problem persists, please /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. |
VAN 0 |
Connection Error – May be caused by leaving the League Client running for longer than 7 days, triggering Vanguard re-authentication. | Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client. |
VAN 1 |
Connection Error | Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client. |
VAN 6 |
Connection Error | Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client. |
VAN 68 |
Connection Error | Check Network Connection, Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client. |
VAN -81 |
Connection Error | Restart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall Riot Vanguard and League of Legends, then do a fresh reinstallation of both. If the problem persists, please /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. |
VAN 84 |
Connection Error | Check Network Connection, Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client. |
VAN -102 |
Connection Error | Restart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall Riot Vanguard and League of Legends, then do a fresh reinstallation of both. If the problem persists, please /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. |
VAN -104 |
Connection Error | Restart your PC and the Riot Client. If the problem persists, uninstall Riot Vanguard and League of Legends, then do a fresh reinstallation of both. If the problem persists, please /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. |
VAN 128 |
Connection Error | Restart your PC and the Riot Client.
If that doesn’t work, check our Troubleshooting VAN 128 Guide. If you’ve tried everything there, uninstall Riot Vanguard and League of Legends, then do a fresh reinstallation of both. Still having problems? /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. |
VAN 138 |
Connection Error (Running LoL/Riot Vanguard from virtual machine) | Install League of Legends and Riot Vanguard on a regular instance of Windows instead of a virtual one. |
VAN 152 |
HWID Ban | This is a hardware ban. Please /submit a ticket at the bottom of this page if you have further questions. |
VAN 185 |
Connection Error – May be caused by leaving the League Client running for longer than 7 days or being logged into the client on multiple devices. | Restart League of Legends and the Riot Client and log out of the Client on other devices. |
VAN 1067 |
Connection Error | Restart your PC and the Riot Client. This error can mean there’s unusual software installed on your computer, so if a reboot doesn’t work, consider scanning for malware or looking for suspicious activities in the Task Manager. |
VAN9001 |
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 is not enabled | Please see this article on how to check whether your Windows 11 system supports TPM 2.0, and how to troubleshoot. |
VAN9002 |
Exploit Protection is not enabled | Please see this article on how to enable Exploit Protection. |
VAN9005 |
This version of Vanguard requires TPM version 2.0 and UEFI compliant firmware in order to use Virtualization-based Security (VBS) | Please see this article to change your BIOS Mode to UEFI and enable TPM 2.0. |
VAN9006 |
You are currently running an older version of Windows that will no longer be supported by Vanguard. | Update to Windows 10, build number 10.0.17134 Codename Redstone 4 (Version 1803) or later to continue playing League of Legends |