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Fix: AnselSDK64.dll is Missing or Not Designed to Run on Windows
Download the DLL from official sources or reconfigure permissions
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Updated onNovember 1, 2024
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For fixing DLL errors, we recommend Fortect:
Fortect will search for an intitial version of your missing, corrupted or damaged DLL files that cause problems to your Windows OS and will replace it. Here is how to find them in 3 easy steps:
TheAnselSDK64.dll, a part of the Ansel in-game screenshot feature developed by NVIDIA, is often included in game installations. But when running an app/game, you may get an error that reads,AnselSDK64.dllis missing, orAnselSDK64.dllis either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error!
The error is usually encountered withHitman 3, Space Engineers, Metro Exodus, Frosty Mod Manager, andDishonoured.
If the DLL is not found, your primary approach should be to reboot the PC, install all pending game and OS updates, launch the game from the dedicated directory instead of a shortcut, and verify the integrity of game files (through the game client).
What can I do if AnselSDK64.dll is missing or not found?
1. Download AnselSDK64.dll using a DLL tool
The easiest solution for a missing or brokenAnselSDK64.dllis to use atop-ratedDLL repair tool. These auto-scan the PC for missing DLLs and download any problematic/missing ones.
Also, if several otherDLLs are missingalongsideAnselSDK64.dll, a DLL repair tool will save significant time and effort!
2. Manually move the file from another PC
You can also move the DLL from another PC with a similar configuration and OS architecture to the affected PC. First, you need to check the DLL’s path in the error message.
After you haveAnselSDK64.dll’spath, go to the same path on the other PC > copy the DLL to a flash drive > plug the flash drive in the affected PC > move the DLL to the path listed in the error message (usually the game folder) > reboot the PC and check for improvements.
3. Run the affected game or app with administrative privileges
4. Modify the permissions for AnselSDK64.dll
If misconfigured permissions are to blame for theAnselSKD64.dllPES 21 error, you will have totake full control of the file in Windows.
5. Update the graphics driver
SinceAnselSDK64.dllis related to NVIDIA’sAnselscreenshot feature,updating the graphics drivershould do the trick. Also, when Windows can’t find a better driver version, go toNVIDIA’sofficial website, search for the latest version, andmanually install the driver!
While you are at it, update any NVIDIA software installed on the PC as well.
6. Turn off Memory Integrity
7. Reinstall the affected app/game
As a last resort, you can always reinstall the affected app to fix the missingAnselSDK64.dllin Windows 11. If a quick removal doesn’t work, use aneffective software uninstallerto also delete all the leftover files and Registry entries before reinstallation.
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We also have a great guide ongfsdk_txaa_alpharesolve.win64.dll errorso feel free to check it out for more solutions.
If you know of more fixes for the issue, share them with our readers in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
