Now, let’s get to the fixes. We recommend trying these solutions in order, starting with the most effective method.
Often, the game is looking for specific DLLs that are either missing or 32-bit when 64-bit is required. The two biggest offenders for PES 2021 are xinput1_3.dll (Xbox controller support) and d3dx9_43.dll . Now, let’s get to the fixes
If your Windows installation has underlying corruption, PES 2021 will crash with 0xc00007b even if your runtimes are perfect. The two biggest offenders for PES 2021 are xinput1_3
Install both the x86 and x64 versions, even if you have a 64-bit system. 3. Reinstall DirectX Now, let’s get to the fixes
Faulty graphics drivers sometimes trigger 0xc00007b because they hook into DirectX incorrectly.
Navigate to the PES 2021 installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\eFootball PES 2021 ). Look for any manually added DLL files like xinput1_3.dll , d3dx9_43.dll , or msvcr120.dll . Delete them. The game should rely on the system-wide versions installed in C:\Windows\System32 (for 64-bit) or SysWOW64 (for 32-bit compatibility).