Locate C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\VALORANT.exe for the new firewall exceptions and click OK.Remove any current VALORANT and Riot Client entries, then add a new one with the Allow another app button.Click Allow a program through Windows firewall.In the Windows search bar, type Windows Defender Firewall and click on it.Luckily, there are a few key steps you can take to dispel Error Code 29.įirst, it's important to ensure that Windows Firewall recognizes and allows VALORANT (a rather important step). This can be further complicated if you're running antivirus software alongside your device's own protective measures. If you've encountered Error Code 29, chances are something has gone awry in the interplay between VALORANT and Windows Firewall.