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0x89240101 Error on Age of Empires: 5 Ways to Fix It

Incompatible Microsoft Game Runtime causes the 0x89240101 error

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Updated onApril 1, 2024

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A lot of our readers playing the Age of Empires games have reported the error code 0x89240101 when trying to launch or download the real-time strategy video game on their computer. The error code follows a message:The Microsoft Game Runtime is not correctly installed.Ensure it’s installed and try again.

Why do I get the 0x89240101 error on Age of Empires?

Generally, the error code 0x89240101 occurs if the installation process of the runtime installer gets interrupted. However, some other reasons can be:

If you are also experiencing a crash issue at the time of game launch, the solutions recommended in this guide will prove effective in this situation.

How do I fix the error code 0x89240101 in Age of Empires?

Before you try the advanced solutions mentioned in this guide, make sure to perform the following actions:

If these workarounds could not alleviate the error at hand, move on to the next fixes.

1. Re-install the Microsoft Runtime installer

The error code 0x89240101 primarily occurs if the current version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable has become corrupted or was not installed correctly.

2. Disable real-time protection

Age of Empires mail crash upon launch because Windows Defender may flag the game as a potential threat restricting it from running on your computer. You can turn off the real-time protection feature and try again.

If a third-party antivirus is installed on your computer, you can add the executable file to the list of exceptions to get past the 0x89240101 error code.

3. Run SFC and DISM scans

After the SFC and DISM scan finish running on your computer, restart your PC and visit the Microsoft Store to reinstall Age of Empires on your PC.

However, you have another solution if this Windows process seems too technical or doesn’t work for you.

We advise you to better utilize asystem repair applicationthat will entirely scan your device and repair damaged files in one click.

4. Run the Windows Store troubleshooter

5. Install Gaming Services

That’s pretty much it! Hopefully, you were successful in resolving the error code 0x89240101 using the methods listed here.

If youcan’t change the graphics settingsin Age of Empires 4, refer to this guide for possible solutions.

Which of the workarounds listed above did the trick for you? Do let us know in the comments section.

0x89240101 Error on Age of Empires: 5 Ways to Fix It#

Why do I get the 0x89240101 error on Age of Empires?#

How do I fix the error code 0x89240101 in Age of Empires?#

1. Re-install the Microsoft Runtime installer#

2. Disable real-time protection#

3. Run SFC and DISM scans#

4. Run the Windows Store troubleshooter#

5. Install Gaming Services#