: Add an exception for the file or the entire game folder in your antivirus settings. After doing so, go to Steam, right-click the game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files to redownload the missing .exe . 2. "Application Has Stopped Working" on Startup
It is located in your game's installation folder (typically \Steam\steamapps\common\SleepingDogsDefinitiveEdition ). Common Issues and Quick Fixes 1. "sdhdship.exe is Missing"
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