What’s up guys, in this tutorial, I will show you how to fix the “Valorant Bootstrap packaged game” error you are getting when trying to play Valorant on your PC.
This should be quite an easy tutorial, this error is usually caused by your Windows Defender Firewall or antivirus application.
What is causing this error?
As a result of not allowing the game in your antivirus program, you’re getting a “Bootstrap Packaged Game” error in Valorant.
Windows Defender Firewall and Avast Antivirus are the antivirus programs that cause this error.
There is no further action taken after the error is reported to the Task Manager.
You will have to restart your PC to unlock it from the Task Manager.
How to fix Valorant Bootstrap Packaged game error
First, make sure that the Riot games client and related processes are not running on your PC.
Step 1: Clearing Background Process
Open up your Task Manager. In the Processes section, end all Riot, Valorant, and Vanguard processes still running in the background.
When this is done, you can close your task manager.
Step 2: Firewall settings
Search for Firewall to open up your Firewall & Network protection system settings window.
Here, click on allow an app through the firewall.
The Allowed Applications window will open up.
Click on Change settings, and allow the Riot client and the Valorant.exe application through your private and public firewall.
In case your Valorant apps are not showing up in this list, then click on allow another app.
Here, click on Browse, and in your file explorer, navigate to the drive on which you save Riot games on > Riot Games > Riot Client, and here you will find the RiotClientServices application.
You will find the Valorant application in the same folder.
After adding the exception to your firewall, you should also allow Valorant to be bypassed by your antivirus application if you’re using one.
Step 3: Windows Settings to fix Valorant bootstrap Packaged Game error
Lastly, open up your Windows settings.
On this window, navigate to the Windows Update tab and download the latest OS version before restarting your PC.
This will fix the “Valorant Bootstrap packaged game” error you are getting.
That is all on the Bootstrap packaged game fix, hope it has helped you, and if yes then make sure to leave a comment on our Twitter.
Valorant is one of the most played FPS tactical shooter games in the world. Developed by Riot Games, the game features a classic 5v5 24-round competitive match.
The game has multiple maps where you can fight against each other to secure a win. After winning every match you will get RR – Basically, the reward point you get after winning a match, the more RR you have the higher your rank will be in-game
Currently, there are Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, and Radiant ranks available to achieve in-game.
With the exception of Radiant, each rank has three tiers. The higher the number, the better your rank. Your rank will play directly into your Act Rank over time.
Then there is the ACT rank which basically showcases the highest rank that you achieved in a particular season.
