Right-click on the shortcut or the main .exe file of the application. Select from the context menu. Navigate to the Compatibility tab. Check the box next to Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and then OK . Launch the program again. 2. Verify Integrity of Game Files (Steam / Epic Games)

This error is a standard Windows error. It appears in third-party tools, most commonly:

Completely delete old mod directories or verify files through your launcher platform (like Steam Support or the EA App) to wipe unauthorized configuration scripts. 3. Run SFC and DISM Repairs via PowerShell

these files or move them to your desktop as a backup. Relaunch the game. 4. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM

: Discrepancies between Steam and other third-party launchers (like EA/Origin) can prevent the file from being read correctly. How to Fix the Error 1. Repair Visual C++ Redistributables

Set its value to 38b (Hexadecimal) and restart your computer.

The "Failed to open dlllist.txt for reading error code 2" error can manifest in various ways, including: