The error in Call of Duty: Black Ops III (BO3) typically occurs due to security software blocking game components or missing Windows media dependencies. This guide outlines the most effective solutions to resolve this issue and get your game running smoothly. 1. Check Antivirus Protection History
If you are using a of Windows (common in Europe), your system lacks essential media components required by the game's engine.
Steam will scan your installation and automatically replace any missing or corrupted DLLs. 4. Run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode The error in Call of Duty: Black Ops
If a critical DLL was deleted and cannot be restored from quarantine, you must redownload it through your game launcher.
Optionally, try setting the compatibility mode to . 5. Repair System Files (SFC Scan) BO3 Problem additional dll couldn't be loaded : r/blackops3 Check Antivirus Protection History If you are using
Right-click Call of Duty: Black Ops III in your Library > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files .
To prevent the error from recurring, add your entire Call of Duty: Black Ops III installation folder to your antivirus exclusion list. You can typically do this in Windows Security Settings. 2. Install the Windows Media Feature Pack Run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode If a
Navigate to your game's installation folder (usually SteamApps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops III ). Right-click BlackOps3.exe and select .
The most frequent cause of this specific error is or third-party antivirus software flagging a game file as a "false positive" and moving it to quarantine.
Permissions issues can sometimes prevent the game from loading specific DLLs into memory.