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Title: Help: “Sdhdship.exe – Entry Point Not Found” error on Sleeping Dogs (PC)

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to launch Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on my Windows 10 PC, but I keep getting this error:

sdhdship.exe – Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point could not be located in the dynamic link library.

I’ve tried verifying game files (Steam), reinstalling, updating GPU drivers, and running as admin. Still no luck.

Has anyone fixed this before? I’ve seen a few old threads mentioning missing DLLs or Windows updates breaking something. Sdhdship.exe Entry Point Not Found Sleeping Dogs

Any help appreciated – really want to get back into Hong Kong. Thanks!

Edit – Fixed (for anyone else who finds this):
The issue was an outdated or missing Visual C++ Redistributable. Installing the latest VC++ 2015-2022 x64/x86 from Microsoft solved it. Also, make sure no mods are conflicting if you use any.

The "Entry Point Not Found" error for sdhdship.exe Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

typically occurs because your operating system or the game is trying to call a function in a that is missing, outdated, or corrupted Driver Easy Core Causes & Deep Review Incompatible OS Architecture: Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition requires a 64-bit (x64)

operating system. If you are running a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows, the executable will fail to launch because it cannot address the required memory or functions. Missing Visual C++ or DirectX: The game relies on specific versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (often 2013) and

. If these libraries are corrupted, the "entry point" to those files cannot be found. Antivirus Quarantine: Some antivirus software mistakenly flags sdhdship.exe Title: Help: “Sdhdship

as malicious and quarantines it or blocks its access to critical system files. Recommended Fixes 1. Verify System Architecture Ensure your PC is running a 64-bit version of Windows. Search for System Information in your Start menu. System Type . It must say x64-based PC . If it says , the game will not run. 2. Repair Game Files

If you are on Steam, let the client replace missing or corrupted files: Right-click Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition in your Library right arrow Properties right arrow Installed Files right arrow Verify integrity of game files 3. Reinstall Redistributables

Manually installing the necessary software environments often resolves entry point errors: Visual C++: Download and install both the x86 and x64 versions of the Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable from Microsoft. DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer to update your DirectX libraries. 4. Run System File Checker (SFC)

This repairs corrupted Windows system files that might be causing the DLL conflict:

Part 5: Advanced Debugging (For Tech-Savvy Users)

If the error persists, use these tools to identify the exact missing function:

Fix 3: Reinstall DirectX (Specifically DirectX 11)

The error CreateDXGIFactory2 not found in d3d11.dll is a dead giveaway for DirectX damage. sdhdship

  1. Download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Microsoft (file name: dxwebsetup.exe).
  2. Run the installer. It will detect missing or corrupted DirectX 9.0c, 10, and 11 components.
  3. Let it update/replace necessary files.
  4. Restart your PC.

Alternative: Install the DirectX Redistributable (June 2010)—Sleeping Dogs relies on this exact version.

Solution 7: Downgrade or Update Graphics Drivers (The Last Resort)

For NVIDIA users: Driver versions 531.xx and later introduced changes to dxgi.dll and nvwgf2umx.dll that break entry points for older DirectX 11 games.

  • Fix: Roll back to driver version 528.49 (the last stable driver for Sleeping Dogs). Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to cleanly remove current drivers first.

For AMD users: The Adrenalin 22.x series introduced an "Entry Point Not Found" bug specific to atiadlxx.dll.

  • Fix: Install Adrenalin 22.5.1 (Recommended) or disable "AMD External Events Utility" in Services.msc.

8. When to seek further help

  • If Dependency Walker shows a missing export that you cannot resolve, capture the exact error text and export list and consult game support forums or the publisher support with:
    • Full error dialog text.
    • Output from Dependency Walker or Process Monitor.
    • Steps already tried.
  • For persistent system DLL corruption, consider an in-place Windows repair install.

Fix 2: Reinstall Visual C++ Runtimes (Critical)

Since the error often points to msvcrt.dll or MSVCP functions, repairing Visual C++ is the next essential step.

  1. Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features.
  2. Uninstall every Visual C++ Redistributable (2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022). Don’t worry—you will reinstall them fresh.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Download the All-in-One Visual C++ Runtimes package from a trusted source (e.g., TechPowerUp or Microsoft’s official site).
  5. Install both x86 and x64 versions of each runtime.
  6. Restart again and launch Sleeping Dogs.

Why this works: Sleeping Dogs was built with VS2010 and VS2013. Newer apps sometimes remove older entry points. A fresh install restores them.

Abstract

An analysis of the "Sdhdship.exe Entry Point Not Found" error encountered with Sleeping Dogs (PC). Covers probable causes, diagnostics, fixes, and practical tips to prevent recurrence.

Solution 4: Update Visual C++ Redistributables

While the error usually points to DirectX, sometimes dependencies in the Visual C++ packages cause entry point errors.

  1. Download and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages.
  2. It is best to install both the x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions of the 2015-2022 redistributables, as older games often rely on the 2010 or 2012 versions, but backward compatibility is usually handled by the latest updates.
  3. You can find the latest redistributables on the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable page.