1 source Jun 27
Riot Games Adds On-Demand Mode to Vanguard Anti-Cheat Software
Riot Games announced an on-demand mode for its Vanguard anti-cheat software, allowing it to run only when a Riot title is launched. The optional Vanguard Pre-Check feature requires Windows 11 25H2, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, IOMMU, VBS, and HVCI.
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Why it matters
The update gives users control over Vanguard's background operation, addressing privacy concerns while maintaining kernel-level anti-cheat protection.
Key Facts
- Riot Games announced on June 25 that Vanguard anti-cheat software will gain an optional on-demand mode.
- The Vanguard Pre-Check feature lets users configure Vanguard to start only when a Riot Games title is launched and stop after gameplay ends.
- Vanguard Pre-Check requires Windows 11 version 25H2 or later, along with Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, IOMMU, Virtualization-Based Security, and Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity.
- Users can verify compatibility with Vanguard Pre-Check through the VGTray program.
- The update begins rolling out on June 25.
The update rolls out starting June 25.
Riot Games announced on June 25 that its Vanguard anti-cheat software will gain an optional on-demand mode. The feature, called Vanguard Pre-Check, lets users configure Vanguard to start only when a Riot Games title is launched and stop after gameplay ends, rather than running continuously from boot. The change follows years of user discomfort over Vanguard's constant kernel-level activity. The Pre-Check mode requires Windows 11 version 25H2 or later, along with Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, IOMMU, Virtualization-Based Security, and Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity. Users can verify compatibility through the VGTray program. The update begins rolling out later today.
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