Are you playing the version of Sleeping Dogs or the Definitive Edition ?
If you own the game on a digital storefront, let the launcher fix itself: Right-click Sleeping Dogs > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files Epic Games: Sleeping Dogs Buddha Dll File Download
Sometimes, during manual modding or folder cleanup, the file is accidentally moved or removed. The Golden Rule: Avoid Third-Party DLL Download Sites Are you playing the version of Sleeping Dogs
Some AVs flag game DLLs as false positives. Restore from quarantine and add an exception for the game folder. during manual modding or folder cleanup
Right-click the game shortcut and select "Run as Administrator." Update Drivers: Ensure your GPU drivers are current.