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Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022
Common for modern games. On 64-bit Windows, some titles need both x64 and x86.
Recommended starting point
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Microsoft Runtimes
Microsoft libraries used by many Windows games.
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Legacy Visual C++ Redistributables
Older games may need the 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008 or 2005 runtime. Install only the version required.
For older games
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.NET Runtimes
Framework generations differ. Check the version the game requires.
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.NET Framework 4.8
For apps built on the .NET Framework 4.x family.
Legacy .NET Framework
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.NET Framework 3.5
Includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0 support; often enabled through Windows Features.
Often a Windows feature
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.NET Desktop Runtime
For modern .NET desktop apps. Choose the version and architecture the app requests.
Version depends on the app
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DirectX, Audio & Physics
Legacy components for specific games; these supplement, not replace, Windows DirectX.
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DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010)
Adds legacy D3DX, XAudio 2.7 and XInput 1.3 components. It does not replace Windows DirectX.
Useful for older PC games
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NVIDIA PhysX System Software
Some older games require PhysX components, even on non-NVIDIA GPUs.
Game-specific dependency
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OpenAL
Legacy audio library. Install when a game specifically requires OpenAL.
Audio library
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Vulkan-capable graphics drivers
Vulkan support comes with your GPU driver. Update it from the official vendor.
Use your GPU vendor
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Game Frameworks
Install only when a game specifically requires them.
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Microsoft XNA Framework 4.0 Refresh
Required by some Microsoft XNA games, including older indie releases.
For XNA games
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Emulators & Firmware
These are emulators, not runtimes. Some require separate system files.
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RPCS3 (PlayStation 3)
PS3 emulator. Install official PS3 system software; compatibility varies by game.
Emulator + firmware
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PCSX2 (PlayStation 2)
PS2 emulator. Follow its setup guide and use system files from your own console.
Emulator
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Xenia (Xbox 360)
Xbox 360 emulator. Check the compatibility list for your game.
Emulator
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Dolphin (GameCube & Wii)
GameCube and Wii emulator. Consult the official setup guide.
Emulator
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Common missing-file errors
Starting points, not guaranteed fixes. Errors can have multiple causes.
MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll
Visual C++ runtime
Start with the current Visual C++ Redistributable. Some older games need a separate legacy version.
MSVCR100.dll
Visual C++ 2010
Check the Microsoft archive for the Visual C++ 2010 package matching the game architecture.
d3dx9_43.dll
Legacy DirectX component
Install the DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010) from Microsoft.
XINPUT1_3.dll / XAudio2_7.dll
Legacy DirectX component
Try the DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010), not a random DLL download.
.NET Framework initialization error
Missing or mismatched .NET version
Check the documented requirements for the game. .NET Framework and modern .NET are different families.
PhysX-related startup error
Game-specific physics dependency
Check the game documentation and install the appropriate NVIDIA PhysX package if required.
Avoid DLL download sites. Use official packages, verify game files when needed and update GPU drivers from the vendor.
