Dota 2 recently received an update and ever since the update, many players have been unable to launch the game. They are getting the Dota 2 error 1114 with the message or part of the message Unable to load module (Dependency of application). Incidentally, a similar error also appears in CS2, which is undergoing a beta test. Are the two errors related? We are not sure, but, we have some very effective fixes for both the game. Here is what you need to do to fix error code 1114 in Dota 2.
Fix Dota 2 Error 1114
Unfortunately, there is not one fix that can resolve the Dota 2 error 1114 for you. This error is due to a buggy patch and requires a bunch of different fixes. While one may work for a user, it may not for the other. So, please try them all in order to fix the error.
Reinstall Windows to At Least the 22H2 Version
Most of you must be on the latest version of Windows, but if you aren’t that may be the cause of the issue. New updates in games are designed to work on the latest version of the operating system, especially when developers forget to extend support to previous versions which can happen if the OS is not receiving updates from MS. So, try getting on the latest version and that may resolve the issue. If you are already on the latest version, try these other fixes.
Uninstall GeForce Experience
For some reason, the new update in Dota 2 is not pairing well with the GeForce Experience software. A lot of users have reported that uninstalling the GeForce Experience or the AMD Adreline can make the game work. If that does not work, try uninstalling all RGB software and see if that makes a difference.
Delete cairo.dll
The next fix is to delete the cairo file in the Dota 2 install folder. You can go to Steam > steamapps > common > dota2 beta > game > bin > win64. At this location, you will find the file simply as cairo or cairo.dll. Delete this file and then launch the game from the same location using the dota2.exe.
Alter Power Settings
Sometimes a new update cannot be optimized enough and may cause issues. Here is what you need to do. Head to the Power Options in your Control Panel and make a custom power plan set to “high performance.” This stops your PC from slowing down during gaming. Go to advanced settings and find “Processor Power Management.” Here, tweak the “Min Processor State” to 80% and “Max Processor State” to 99%. This helps your CPU perform better without overheating.
That’s all we have in this guide, if the fixes worked, please let us know in the comments. If you have a better fix, also share in the comments.
