For a safer and more customizable experience, many players use the AlterWare Launcher (S1-Mod) which provides dedicated server support and unlocks for multiplayer items. Quick Reference Troubleshooting Table Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Minimum System Requirements

(AlterWare). This client acts as a safety and performance patch for the game. Steam Community How to solve steam-api.dll missing problem : r/PiratedGames