Download and run the Visual C++ Runtime Installer (All-In-One) . This script installs and repairs all libraries from 2005 through the latest versions.

Microsoft’s KB5026372 and later updates broke some DLL loading in older TP versions. Update TeknoParrot to the latest version (v1.0.0.1145 or newer).

If you want to refine your setup further, let me know triggers the error or if you are using a custom frontend like LaunchBox or RetroBat. I can provide targeted game settings or launcher launch arguments. Share public link

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TeknoParrot’s UI requires this. Download from Microsoft.

Re-extract the original game archive using a reliable tool like 7-Zip.

These Sega games require openal32.dll in the SysWOW64 folder.

Ensure you have the DirectX June 2010 Redist installed, as many arcade dumps rely on these specific legacy libraries.

TeknoParrot is finicky about C++ Redistributables. You cannot just install the latest version; you need all versions from 2010 onwards.

Antivirus software often flags TeknoParrot files as false positives and deletes or quarantines them.