Select the entire Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 installation folder. Step 3: Install DirectX End-User Runtimes
Compatibility Issues: The game struggles with the modern Windows architecture and administrative restrictions. Step 1: Restore the Missing Rld.dll File
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 remains a fan favorite for its tight gameplay and nostalgic feel, but running it on modern versions of Windows often leads to a frustrating startup error: "The dynamic library rld.dll failed to initialize (E4)." This issue typically occurs because your antivirus software flags the DLL file as a threat or the file is missing from your game directory. Select the entire Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 installation
To prevent the error from returning, you must tell Windows to ignore the PES 2013 folder. Open Start and type "Windows Security." Go to Virus & threat protection > Manage settings.
Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 7. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator. Click Apply and OK. Step 5: Visual C++ Redistributable Updates To prevent the error from returning, you must
Manual Replacement: If the file is gone, you may need to re-extract it from your original game setup or a trusted backup. Once you have the file, place it directly into the PES 2013 installation folder (usually located at C:\Program Files (x86)\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013). Step 2: Add an Exclusion to Windows Security
Right-click the PES 2013 executable (pes2013.exe) in your game folder. Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator
The rld.dll file is a vital component used by the game's launcher to initialize assets and security checks. The "E4" suffix specifically points to an initialization failure. This happens for three main reasons:
If your antivirus has deleted the file, you must restore it or replace it.
If the folder is missing, download the Visual C++ Redistributable 2010 (x86) and 2012 (x86) from Microsoft. Note: Even on 64-bit systems, you must install the x86 (32-bit) versions for this game. Final Checklist If the game still won't launch, ensure that: Your GPU drivers are up to date. You aren't running the game from a "Read Only" folder.