Alex Ruben
How To Fix Valorant Win64shipping.exe Not Responding and Freezing Issues
So, if Valorant is freezing right after launch, especially with the win64-shipping.exe process getting stuck or not responding, yeah, it’s frustrating. Been there. Usually, it’s some driver glitch or resource conflict lurking around. Here’s what’s helped—no guarantees, but worth a shot.
Method 1: Update Your GPU Drivers
This is kind of obvious, but outdated GPU drivers are notorious for causing all sorts of weird game issues, including freezing or crashes. Sometimes, that little renderer fails to cooperate, especially with new game updates. So, make sure your graphics drivers are fresh.
- Open your web browser and go to the driver download page for your GPU:
- Type in your exact GPU model (like Radeon RX 580 or GeForce GTX 1660) in the search box.
- Select your OS (Windows 10, 11, etc.) and grab the latest WHQL certified drivers.
- Run the installer, follow prompts, reboot once it’s done.
This usually clears up issues stemming from driver incompatibilities. On some setups, you have to do a clean install—there’s a checkbox for that during install. Makes everything fresh.
Method 2: Force Valorant to Run Higher in Priority
This one sometimes helps if the game crashes or freezes because Windows isn’t prioritizing it enough. It’s kinda a hack, but it works-ish.
- Right-click the Taskbar and choose Task Manager.
- Head over to the Details tab.
- Find
Valorant.exeandvalorant-win64-shipping.exein the list—may take a second to show up after launch. - Right-click each process, hover over Set Priority, pick High (not Realtime, that’s risky).
- Close Task Manager. For good measure, restart your PC to make sure these settings stick around.
This method boosts the game’s CPU priority, which on some machines can help avoid that annoying freeze, especially during stressful moments in game.
Extra Tips & Common Problems
Sometimes, other stuff is messing with Valorant. Here’s what else to check out:
- Antivirus software—yeah, that’s often the villain. Add Valorant to your exceptions or disable real-time scanning temporarily while you test.
- Background apps—close anything heavy (like streaming or recording software) that eats CPU/RAM.
- Make sure Windows itself is up-to-date. Sometimes, bugs or incompatibilities get patched in updates.
- Check the Riot Games forums or Reddit if others report similar issues after a recent update—because of course, the game always gets patches that cause problems first.
When Things Still Suck: Other Stuff to Try
If none of these seem to work, maybe try resetting your game settings lost somewhere in the registry or config files. Sometimes, corrupt configs cause weird freezes.
Look in C:\Users\YourUser\Documents\Valorant\ for configs or logs. Rename the configs folder to force a fresh setup.
And if that’s still no good, maybe reinstalling is the last resort. Not fun, but sometimes you gotta start fresh.
Conclusion
Fixing Valorant freezes isn’t always straightforward, but keeping drivers updated and giving the game higher CPU priority often does the trick. Also, don’t forget to check for background stuff messing with performance. It’s a pain, but persistence helps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Valorant freezing on my PC?
Could be outdated drivers, software conflicts, or not enough system resources. Sometimes a bad configuration or background process sneaks in too.
How can I make sure my game is smooth?
Update drivers, close unnecessary apps, and maybe tweak a couple game settings like lowering graphics temporarily.
What if it still freezes?
Reinstall the game, check your hardware temperatures—overheating can cause freezes—or look into Windows updates and system health.
Summary
- Update GPU drivers from AMD or NVIDIA
- Set Valorant process priority to High via Task Manager
- Close background app chaos and check for Windows updates
- Reset configs if configs are corrupted
- Reinstall as a last resort
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Sometimes it’s just about ruling out the usual suspects.