Run the (DXSETUP.exe) found within the DirectX subfolder. 4. Run as Administrator

: Many antivirus programs, including Windows Defender , flag buddha.dll as a "false positive" and automatically quarantine or delete it during installation.

Sometimes the game lacks the permissions to access its own DLL files.

Open and navigate to Virus & threat protection .

: Improper shutdowns or malware can lead to file corruption.

Click . Steam will automatically detect and re-download the missing buddha.dll file. 3. Reinstall Redistributables The game requires specific system files to run correctly.