1. Check Your System Files (SFC):

• Open the Start Menu (Windows button).
• Type Command Prompt.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
• In the black window that appears, type: sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  

• Let it finish scanning and fixing (this might take a while).
• Restart your computer when it's done.

2. Repair Your Windows Image (DISM):

• Open the Start Menu.
• Type Command Prompt.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
• In the black window, type: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
  
  

• Let it finish (the progress bar might pause, just wait).
• Restart your computer after it's done.

3. Install Visual Studio Components:

• Open your internet browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).
• Go to this website: https://cfph-installer.game.onstove.com/VisualStudio-x64
• Find the downloaded file (usually in your "Downloads" folder).
• Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
• Follow the instructions on the screen:
  • Read and accept the license terms.
  • Click "Install".
• Wait for the installation to finish.
• Restart your computer.
• Try running Crossfire PH again.