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Xlive.dll Missing or not Found: How to Fix It
To fix xlive.dll, just install the components that the game requires
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
updated onApril 2, 2024
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Many games use an xlive.dll file to run, and if this file is missing, the game you want to run won’t start at all.
Missing DLL files aren’t anything new, and we already covered how to fixmissing DLL files on Windows 11in one of our older guides.
Before we start fixing this issue, let’s see what this file is and what causes issues.
What is the use of Xlive dll?
This file is part of Games for Windows Live software, and many older games use it. Regarding the issues, here are the most common causes:
How can I fix the xlive.dll missing or not found error?
Before we start fixing this issue, here are a couple of quick workarounds that can help:
1. Use a dedicated DLL fixer
Missing xlive.dll file will prevent you from running your favorite games, and while you can download and replace it manually, that’s not the best option in terms of security.
Instead, you should useDLL repair software. Issues such as these appear if Windows isn’t fully compatible with third-party DLLs, which this software can fix.
Once you download the software, install it, and will repair all your missing DLLs easily.
2. Install the Games for Windows Live
3. Reinstall the affected game
Missing components usually cause Xlive.dll errors, but as you can see, it can be easily fixed with our solutions.
DLL errors are quite common, and we already coveredmissing DLL files on Windows 10, so be sure to check that guide for additional solutions.
Did we miss a solution that worked for you? Share it with us in the comments below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
