The game often relies on specific files like XINPUT9_1_0.dll (part of the Xbox controller drivers) or steam_api64.dll to function.
Even if you think your DirectX is up to date, run this installer anyway. It fills in the "gaps" of older libraries that modern DirectX versions skip. Sdhdship.exe Entry Point Not Found Sleeping Dogs
If you have an NVIDIA GPU, open the NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings → Program Settings → Add Sdhdship.exe → Set "Preferred graphics processor" to "High-performance NVIDIA processor" and disable "DirectX 12 optimization" if available. The game often relies on specific files like XINPUT9_1_0
The error "Entry Point Not Found" essentially means the game is trying to access a specific function in a system file, but it can't find it. If you have an NVIDIA GPU, open the
Driver versions 531.xx and later introduced changes to dxgi.dll and nvwgf2umx.dll that break entry points for older DirectX 11 games.