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| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | (e.g., steam_api.dll ) | Your antivirus quarantined the crack. Restore the file and add the game folder to the exclusion list. | | No sound / crackling audio | The game uses OpenAL. Download and install the latest OpenAL drivers from Creative Labs. | | Controller not working | The crack sometimes disables XInput. Use a tool like x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator) to force recognition. | | Save game resets | Run Shank2.exe as Administrator. The crack writes save files to %APPDATA%\Shank2\ but may lack permission. | Shank 2-RELOADED