: Antivirus software often flags "fix" files like steam_api64.dll as malicious and may quarantine them. If the game fails to launch, check your quarantine folder and add the game directory to your antivirus exclusion list.

: If you own the game officially on Steam and are experiencing crashes, it is safer to use the built-in Verify Integrity of Game Files tool instead of external .rar fixes.

: Locate your main game installation folder (where the .exe file is located) and copy the extracted files into it. You will likely be prompted to replace existing files, such as steam_api64.dll .