If you have followed the steps above and the game still crashes on startup, the issue might be deeper than a single missing file.
: If you are using a legitimate copy of the game, check your antivirus history. If the file was moved to quarantine, you can restore it and add an exception for the GRID Autosport folder to prevent it from being deleted again. Reinstall Steam
If you want the game running immediately, follow these steps in order: 1️⃣ Check your Antivirus Quarantine Most likely, your computer "stole" the file and hid it. Windows Security (or your specific Antivirus). Virus & threat protection Protection history Look for a recent entry involving steam_api.dll steam_api64.dll Add the GRID Autosport folder to your Exclusions list so it doesn't happen again. 2️⃣ Verify Game Files (Official Steam Version)
