Method 1: Loading XRCORE.DLL
Correct the error "xcore.dll not found" by downloading the corresponding library. According to the result, it will need to be placed in the folder "BIN", located in the game directory.
If you do not know where it was installed S.T.A.L.K.E.R., you need to do the following:
- Click on the game label with the right mouse button and select the "Properties" item in the menu.
- In the window that appears, copy the entire text that is in the "Working Folder" area.
- Open the "Explorer" and paste the copied text in the address bar.
- Press ENTER.
Note: The text must be copied without quotes.
After that, you will get to the game directory. From there, go to the "bin" folder and copy the XRCORE.DLL file to it.
Method 2: Reinstall game
Most likely, reinstalling the game S.L.L.K.E.R. It will help to get rid of the problem, but this does not guarantee 100% of the result. To increase the chances, it is recommended to turn off the antivirus, since in some cases it can perceive files with the extension of DLLs malicious and placing them into quarantine. On our site you can familiarize yourself with the manual on how to turn off the antivirus. But it is recommended only until the installation is completed, after which antivirus protection must be turned on again.
Read more: How to turn off the antivirus
Note: If, after turning on the antivirus program, it places the XRCore.dll file again into quarantine, then it is worth paying attention to the download source of the game. It is important to download / acquire games from licensed distributors - it will not only protect your system from infection with viruses, but also will be guaranteed that all game components will function correctly. In addition, pirate assemblies can simply have inconsistent files, for example, a patcher (NOCD) is not suitable for the downloaded version of the game, which is why there are various errors.