If the file is completely gone, you can manually replace it:

Most often, Windows Defender or third-party antivirus (Avast, Norton, etc.) core activation.dll because it detects it as a false positive.

: Reinstall or repair the Visual C++ Redistributable packages (specifically the 2010 SP1 and 2012 versions). These are usually located in the _Installer\vc folder within the game's directory. Ensure you install both the x86 and x64 versions.

This error has plagued FIFA 14 users for years, especially those trying to install the game on Windows 10, Windows 11, or after re-installing from original discs or downloaded archives.

Here’s a full guide to diagnosing and fixing the error in FIFA 14 (typically seen on Windows during installation or launch). This error usually means the DLL is missing, corrupted, blocked by security software, or incompatible with your system.