Alex Ruben
How To Install FitGirl Repack in 2025: Fix Errors, Missing DLLs, and Crashes
How to Fix Common FitGirl Repack Installation Hiccups and DLL Errors
Sometimes installing a FitGirl Repack game feels like navigating a minefield of weird errors, missing DLL files, or even crashes that pop up out of nowhere. It’s kinda frustrating because you just want to get the game up and running, but Windows throws its usual tantrums. This guide’s aimed at covering some of those pesky setup hurdles, especially related to Windows Defender interference, missing DLLs, or setup flagging something as a threat. After working through these, the hope is you’ll avoid those errors or at least know where to look when they pop up again. Because, honestly, every PC can be a little different, and sometimes what works in one setup doesn’t in another, but these things are generally worth trying.
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Steps to Fix Typical FitGirl Repack Installation Issues
Disabling Windows Defender Real-Time Protection temporarily
This tends to block some setup files if Windows Defender thinks they’re suspicious — which, spoiler, they usually aren’t. Turning off real-time protection means Windows stops second-guessing every file you run, especially important during install. Just don’t forget to turn it back on after. It’s a bit of a double-edged sword, but it helps if your setup gets flagged or won’t run.
- Go to the Start menu, type
Windows Securityand open it. - Navigate to Virus & threat protection.
- Click on Manage settings under the Virus & threat protection settings.
- Switch off Real-time protection. On some setups, the toggle might flip back after a few seconds or require admin rights — just keep toggling if needed.
On some machines, this step might be necessary even if you already added the game folder to exclusions. Worth a shot, especially if setup errors or DLL issues pop up immediately.
Restoring flagged setup files in Windows Defender
If Windows Defender flagged your game’s installer as a threat, it’s worth recovering or restoring it. Sometimes, it blocks the file so that you can’t even run the setup — kind of weird, but it happens.
- Back in Windows Security, go to Protection history.
- Check if your setup file got flagged. It usually shows up there with a warning icon.
- If it’s flagged, select it and click Restore. That will move it out of quarantine, so you can run it normally.
Note: Sometimes Windows needs a reboot to fully clear flags, so if problems persist, restart and try again.
Running the setup as administrator
Often, setup fails because of permission issues. Running installer files as admin can fix that. Right-click the setup.exe and choose Run as administrator. Works especially if you’re getting access denied errors.
Checking for missing DLLs — what’s really causing the pain?
If a DLL error pops up like “missing MSVCP140.dll,” it’s usually because the required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable isn’t installed or needs repair. These are kinda common with many games, and of course, Windows is happy to complicate things.
- Download and install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable packages. Usually, the 2015-2022 version works for most recent setups.
- If you already have them installed, try repairing via Add or Remove Programs. Look for the installed Visual C++ Redistributable entries, click Modify, then choose Repair.
- After that, restart your PC and try launching the game again.
This often clears DLL errors or missing file messages. On some setups, you might need to reinstall the redistributables completely.
Adding game folder to Windows Defender exclusions
If you got the game installed but still run into false positives or your antivirus keeps interfering, adding your game folder to the exclusions list can save some headache. Windows sometimes gets overly cautious and quarantines files during gameplay or updates.
- Open Windows Security, go to Virus & threat protection.
- Scroll down and click on Add or remove exclusions.
- Select Add an exclusion, then choose Folder.
- Navigate to your game’s install directory — for example, C:\Games\MyGameFolder — then click Select Folder.
Re-enabling Windows Defender after setting up exclusions
Once the folder’s added, don’t forget to turn real-time protection back on. It’s not that you want to leave it off forever, but it’s just safer that way.
- Back in the Virus & threat protection menu, toggle Real-time protection back on.
Extra tips if things still go sideways
Make sure you’ve got enough space on your drive — sometimes a full disk can cause install failures. Also, check your system meets the game’s minimum specs, because no amount of fiddling will make a weak PC run a heavy game smoothly. And, of course, download from legit sources to avoid corrupt files or malware disguised as a game file.
In some cases, re-downloading the installer helps if the file was corrupted. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary sometimes.
Wrap-up
Running into DLL errors or install blocks because of Windows Defender is part of the game, unfortunately. But the above steps usually fix things up. Just keep in mind that system configs vary a lot, so what works perfectly on one machine might not on another. Sometimes, it’s just about trying again or slightly tweaking a setting.
Fingers crossed this helps someone save some time — it’s a lot less painful when you know what to check first.
Summary
- Temporarily disable Windows Defender real-time protection when running installers.
- Restore flagged setup files from Windows Security’s Protection history.
- Run the installer as administrator to avoid permissions issues.
- Install/update Visual C++ Redistributables to fix DLL errors.
- Add game folder to Windows Defender exclusions to prevent false positives.
Final notes
Just something that worked on multiple setups — hope it helps clear up a lot of headaches with FitGirl Repack installs. Keep your system updated, and don’t forget to re-enable defenses afterward. Good luck!