Running the sfc /scannow command in an administrator Command Prompt can repair damaged system files that might be blocking the game's entry point.
The error in Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
If the popup mentions an input or graphics entry point (like XINPUT9_1_0.dll ), your DirectX configuration is outdated. Sdhdship.exe Entry Point Not Found Sleeping Dogs
Navigate to the Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer.
Here’s a forum-style post you can use or adapt for a community like Steam, Reddit, or a gaming tech support board: Running the sfc /scannow command in an administrator
Right-click on and select Properties . Navigate to the Installed Files tab on the left panel. Click the button labeled Verify integrity of game files .
: If you're on Steam, right-click the game, go to Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files . Additional Troubleshooting Here’s a forum-style post you can use or
You might see the error referencing different missing entry points and DLLs:
Many users found success by manually reinstalling the Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (both x64 and x86 versions) and ensuring DirectX is up to date.
I’m on (64-bit). The game ran fine before, but this started happening after a recent Windows update.