: The game requires specific legacy versions of DirectX and Visual C++. Navigate to the game's installation folder (usually Steam/steamapps/common/Call of Duty Black Ops II/redist vcredist_x86.exe DXSETUP.exe inside the DirectX folder. Alternatively, go to Windows Installed Apps Microsoft Visual C++ , and select for all versions. Additional Troubleshooting
: Missing or outdated Microsoft Visual C++ or DirectX libraries often trigger this crash. : The game requires specific legacy versions of
Click the three dots (or "Modify"), select , and follow the prompts. Restart your computer after repairing all of them. 3. Disable Unnecessary Audio Devices : Turn off MSI Afterburner
are primary culprits for this specific error. Try closing or uninstalling them. : Turn off MSI Afterburner , or even the Steam Overlay if the game won't reach the main menu. 5. Reset Hardware Configuration and select for all versions.
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