Navigate to your antivirus , locate the file, and select Restore . Repair the Steam Library : Go to Steam > Settings > Storage (or Downloads ).
If the error returns every time you launch the game, your antivirus is deleting it on sight.
Do use third-party DLL download websites. These sites often bundle viruses, adware, or outdated files that cause save corruption. Instead, follow these proven methods.
If official methods fail, you can manually replace the file, though this carries a higher security risk.
Instead, use .