: This error often stems from missing or corrupt Microsoft Visual C++ components. Many users resolve this by installing the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2013 (both x64 and x86 versions).
On a hunch, he launched the game in admin mode, disabled antivirus, verified file integrity — same error. So he did what any desperate undercover cop would do: he hex-edited the executable. sdhdshipexe entry point not found sleeping dogs hot