Almost every version of this archive includes xlive.dll (Xliveless). This is a wrapper that emulates Games for Windows Live (GFWL)—a defunct Microsoft service. By removing GFWL, the game starts instantly, allows save files without login, and dramatically improves FPS.
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These errors prevented players from enjoying the game, and the frustration was palpable. The issue was particularly prevalent among players who had pirated copies of the game, but even legitimate owners were not immune to the problem.