Sometimes xinput1_3.dll or d3dx9_43.dll are missing or corrupted.
If the game didn’t ship with these, download the latest "All-in-One" Visual C++ Runtimes from a reputable source (like TechPowerUp) or Microsoft directly. Install 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015-2022 versions (both x86 and x64). sniper ghost warrior 2 error 0xc00007b
Error 0xc00007b is almost never fixed by just downloading a single DLL — focus on VC++ redists + DirectX + compatibility mode . Sometimes xinput1_3