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How to Fix Van: Incompatible Software Component Detected in Valorant

Lim How Wei
January 30, 2026

Are you getting a “VAN: INCOMPATIBLE SOFTWARE” error when launching Valorant?

Here’s the second part of the error, “Please update or uninstall the driver to continue playing”.

Followed by, “C:\Windows\system32\drivers\ene.sys” with an “Ok” and “Cancel” button.

The error message occurs because the game detects an incompatible driver or software.

In this quick and easy guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Van: Incompatible Software Component Detected” in Valorant.

How to Fix Van: Incompatible Software Component Detected in Valorant

Fix 1: Change the date

  1. Open the File Explorer (on the Windows taskbar).
  2. Navigate to the file directory of the error (e.g. C:\Windows\system32\drivers\ene.sys).
  3. Right-click “Ene.sys” and select “Rename”.
  4. Rename it to “Ene.sys.old” (without quotation marks).
  5. Press Enter, select “Continue”, and select “Yes”.
  6. Try launching Valorant again.

Fix 2: Uninstall RGB software

  1. Search for “Control Panel” using Windows Search and open it.
  2. Select “Uninstall a program” under “Programs”.
  3. Uninstall all RGB software (e.g. Razer Synapse, Razer Chroma, Corsair iCUE5 Software).
  4. Try launching Valorant again.

Further reading

How to Fix “Unable to Install” in Valorant

How to Fix “ntoskrl.exe” Blue Screen (BSOD) in Valorant

How to Fix “Couldn’t start” Error in Valorant

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Lim How Wei is the founder of followchain.org, with 10+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing and 5+ years of experience as an active investor in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has researched, tested, and written thousands of articles ranging from social media platforms to messaging apps.

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