xlive.dll missing - what to do?

If when starting a game under Windows the error appears that the file xlive.dll is missing, you can simply replace it. We show you how this works in this guide.

xlive.dll is missing - replace file

The missing file belongs to the "Games for Windows Marketplace Client". There are two ways to get the file back.

• Download the Games for Windows Marketplace Client and reinstall the program. This will automatically replace the xlive.dll file.
• Alternatively, you can get the file from a friend who also has the "Games for Windows Marketplace Client". Once you have copied the file to your computer, simply double-click on it.
• There are also websites like DLL-Files.com where the file is available for download. However, this should only be the very last option, since compatibility problems can arise.