Once the new xlive.dll is in the folder, the game will bypass GFWL and save your progress locally. No more errors.

The Juiced 2 modding community has released a "Reborn" patch that bundles the correct xlive.dll along with fixes for widescreen resolutions, FPS caps, and missing textures.

While it allows the game to run, it disables official online multiplayer features (which are largely defunct anyway) and localizes save games. Steam Community How to Apply the Fix for Juiced 2 If you are receiving an error that is missing or the game won't launch, follow these steps: Locate the Game Folder: Find where Juiced 2 is installed (e.g., SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Juiced 2 Obtain the DLL: Official Method: Reinstall the Games for Windows LIVE redistributable . Note that many official links are now dead. Community Method: Download an "XLiveless"

Are you running the or the original retail disc version of Juiced 2?

If you are a fan of arcade racing games from the mid-2000s, you have likely tried to fire up Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights on a modern Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Instead of hearing the roar of a tuned Nissan 350Z, you are met with a frustrating error message:

To fix the DLL error via this method:

Here are a few options for a post regarding xlive.dll and Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights , depending on where you want to post it (forum, Reddit, blog, or a troubleshooting guide).