[Win7SP1] Dxsetup Bad Image - xactengine2_3.dll not designed or it contains an error

Valuri · May 13, 2017

Advised by sfcfix.exe to post, basically trying to play dark souls III off of steam, and every time I try to run it and the first time setup runs, it comes up with an error code saying "C:\Windows\system32\xactengine2_3.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support." whaaaat.
I have tried:

Replacing the file in question
Running numerous repair tools
Crying profusely
Seeking help through Steam
Crying more
Running SFCFix.exe

I ran a windows disk cleaner not too long back after facing some issues with gameplay, but now some games don't even work. Tried to get a cbs.log through command prompt but it said it couldn't find it.

Please help:banghead::banghead:

BrianDrab · May 18, 2017

Hi and welcome to Sysnative. Sorry for the delay. Are you still in need of assistance?

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[Win7SP1] Dxsetup Bad Image - xactengine2_3.dll not designed or it contains an error

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