A common problem plaguing the VALORANT Community when starting up their game is Error Code 38. In this article, we will be discussing what it is and how to fix it.
Error Code 38 stands for Connection Error. To be more precise, it occurs mostly when Riot Client fails to connect to the servers while starting up the game. VALORANT server issues, weak or no internet connectivity, or Riot Vanguard may cause Error Code 38.
How to Fix (A complete step-by-step guide)
The fix to the VALORANT Error Code 38 problem is pretty straightforward. Since the code means that there has been a connection error, you can fix it by simply restarting the game.
Here is the step-by-step guide:
- Close VALORANT.
- Close the Riot client.
- Open task manager (Ctrl+shift+Esc)
- Click “More details.”
- From there, check if VALORANT or the Riot client is still running.
- If they are, simply select them and hit “End Task.” (Make sure not to close Vanguard)
- Now, simply restart the client and log into the game.
Additional Measures
If the issue isn’t fixed after following the above measures, this step-by-step guide will help you to get rid of this problem.
- Close all the Valorant-related processes and services from the task manager.
- Uninstall and Reinstall Riot Vanguard.
- Check your internet connection for stable connectivity.
- Restart your internet modem and router.
- Restart your computer.
- Run VALORANT in administrator mode.
If you follow these steps carefully, your problem regarding Error Code 38 should be resolved. However, if your problem isn’t resolved after following all these steps, you can create a ticket from the VALORANT Support page.
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