How to Fix Your game requires a system restart to play in League of Legends

If you get the error "Your game requires a system restart to play" in League of Legends. Followed by "Restart your computer" or "If this issue continues, please contact our player support team."

What you should know is that this error appears after you have installed the latest Vanguard anti-cheat for League of Legends. But don't worry, today with our article you can solve it:

How to Fix Your game requires a system restart to play in League of Legends

Ensure Complete LoL Closure: Verify that League of Legends is fully closed.  Check the system tray (hidden icons area) for any lingering processes associated with the game.

Verify Riot Vanguard Service:

Windows Search: Utilize the Windows Search bar to locate "Run."

Services Management:  Type "services.msc" and press Enter to launch the Services window.

Locate "vgc":  Navigate the service list and locate the service named "vgc" (Riot Vanguard).

Service Properties: Right-click "vgc" and select "Properties."

Configure Service Startup:

Automatic Startup: Within the "vgc" Properties window, confirm the "Startup type" is set to "Automatic."

Start the Service:  If the service isn't running, click the "Start" button.

Apply Changes and Restart: Click "Apply" followed by "OK" to save the modifications. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Relaunch League of Legends: Once your system reboots, launch League of Legends. The issue should be resolved.

Additional Considerations:

If the error persists after following these steps, consider:

Reinstalling Riot Vanguard: Search online for specific instructions on reinstalling the Riot Vanguard service.

League of Legends Support: Reach out to League of Legends support for further assistance. They may have additional troubleshooting steps or insights specific to your situation.

With these professional steps, you should be able to resolve the “System reboot required” error and get back to enjoying League of Legends without any interruptions.