Deactivating DevOverrideEnable in Windows Registry Editor

Vanguard requires DevOverrideEnable to be disabled as this setting can interfere with system integrity checks and may prevent the Riot Client from installing, updating, or launching games.

If you encounter any of these issues, please follow the steps carefully and only modify the values specified in this guide.

Proceed with Caution

Editing the Windows Registry can cause system instability if done incorrectly. Please follow these exact instructions and only modify the specified values. If you are uncomfortable doing this, we recommend asking a computer professional for help before proceeding.

  1. Open the Windows Menu by pressing the Windows (🪟) key
  2. Type Registry Editor
  3. Open Registry Editor
  4. Navigate to: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
  5.  Double-click DevOverrideEnable
  6. Set Value data to 0
  7. Restart your device
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