If the error persists, you may need to re-download or re-extract the game files into that "safe" folder, as the original DLL might already be gone. 2. Missing C++ Redistributables & DirectX

Add an to Windows Defender for that entire folder.

When you download files from the internet, Windows sometimes "blocks" them for your protection. Go to your game folder. Right-click the main DLLs or the .exe .

Which are you trying to launch when this error pops up?

Download and install the package (available on GitHub or major tech forums). This installs every version from 2005 to 2022. Ensure your DirectX End-User Runtimes are up to date. 3. Run as Administrator

Create a folder specifically for your TeknoParrot app and your Game ROMs.

It will highlight in red exactly which system file is missing from your Windows installation. Summary Checklist Folder excluded from Antivirus? C++ Redistributables (2010-2022) installed? Running as Admin? Files unblocked in Properties?