A: No. Deleting it prevents the game from launching. You need a fresh copy via verification or restoration.

Last Updated: October 2024 Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11, Steam Version Introduction Few things are as frustrating as settling in for a gaming session, clicking "Play" on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare , and being met with a cryptic error window instead of the main menu. Among the most common and stubborn launch errors for this title is the “steam-api64r.dll missing” or “steam-api64r.dll not found” notification.

A: This suggests an aggressive antivirus or a deeper Windows user account permission issue. Try creating a new Windows local admin account, installing Steam there, and testing the game. Conclusion The "steam-api64r.dll missing" error in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a classic false-positive antivirus collision or a minor Steam client glitch. In 90% of cases, restoring the file from quarantine or running a Steam file verification will solve it instantly.