Ensure you have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Runtime (x86) installed, as it is a core requirement for the emulator.
If all else fails, bypass the launcher entirely: Ensure you have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010
Sometimes the path is valid, but Windows security blocks the emulator from reading the path. provide step-by-step fixes
In this guide, we will explain why this error occurs, provide step-by-step fixes, and show you how to properly configure your SmartSteamEmu.ini file so you never see this message again. Ensure you have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010
If this works, your paths were wrong. If it still doesn't work, the problem is not the path—it is a missing DLL or runtime.
Correct (Absolute): Target = D:\My Games\Assassins Creed Odyssey\Bin\ACOdyssey.exe