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KB Category: [Technical Support]
KB Sub-category: [Crash / Freeze]

The game crashes with an 'Error: Xlive.dll try reinstalling' message, how do I solve this?

The game crashes with an 'Error: Xlive.dll try reinstalling' message, how do I solve this?

It has been reported that some people are experiencing crashing when trying to launch the game with the error reporting 'Error : Xlive.dll try reinstalling'

In order to resolve this issue, you should reinstall the Games for Windows software.

**Nb. Windows XP users: Please ensure that you have service pack 2 installed or Games for Windows will not be able to launch correctly.**

The Games for Windows installer package can be found on the Kane and Lynch DVD, please follow the steps below if you require help to launch the installer:


1. Click on Start (Windows button for Vista users)

2. Click on My Computer (Computer for Vista users)

3. Find the DVD drive which has the Kane & Lynch disc in and right-click on the icon for the drive

4. Choose explore from the menu

5. look for a file named \XLiveRedist\" which has a computer and disc icon and double-click this to launch the installer for Games for Windows

6. Follow the on screen instructions and wait untill the installer is complete

7. Reboot your PC



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