Highlights:
* Delta Force error code 126 is a quite common DLL-related issue.
* The problem can pop-up and persist due to issues related to Media Feature pack, Unreal Engine setup, corrupted files, or anything similar.
Delta Force (formerly known as Delta Force: Hawk Ops) is TiMi Studio Group and Team Jade’s upcoming free-to-play shooter, which is now out via Early Access for PC players via Steam and Epic Games Store. The developers are testing out various gameplay features via the Early Access build and it is understandable for the game to have some issues. One such prevalent problem is Delta Force error code 126, which has annoyed many players. Fortunately, there are some workarounds that can help players to get rid of the issue in Delta Force. Check out our guide to find out more about the reasons and solutions for Delta Force error code 126.
What Is Delta Force Error Code 126?
The error code 126 is a DLL-related pop-up, which doesn’t let players enter the game. The issue has been quite persistent for a section of players, who have installed the Delta Force Early Access build on PC. Find out the reason behind the Delta Force issue as follows:
What Is Causing Delta Force Error Code 126?
The DLL-related issue is quite prevalent among the users who have Windows 10/11 N edition installed. The certain Windows edition is known for the exclusion of ‘media-related technologies’ and certain pre-installed applications. The absence of Media Feature Pack is one of the reasons that is causing error code 126. At the same time, there can also be an issue related to Unreal Engine setup or the installation of corrupted files. Here’s a look at the potential solutions, which can fix the Delta Force issue:
How To Fix Delta Force Error Code 126?
The issue can be related to Media Feature Pack, compatibility, corrupted files, or anything similar. Thus, players should take the following measures to ensure that Delta Force error code 126 doesn’t pop-up again:
- Installing the Media Feature Pack, if it is not already installed.
- Open Settings (press Win+I).
- Open the System tab.
- Scroll down and click on Optional Features.
- Press View features given besides the Add an optional feature option.
- Search for the Media Feature Pack.
- Hit the checkmark for Media Feature Pack.
- Press Next and Hit the Install button
- Let the Windows download and install the Media Feature Pack and restart your PC.
- After restarting the PC, launch the game to check whether the issue is resolved. If it is still persisting, move onto the next method.
- Installing Unreal Engine setup can help.
- Follow ‘C:\Program Files (x86)\’ path and open Steam>steamapps or equivalent folder for Epic Games launcher.
- Open Common folder and select Delta Force (or a similarly named folder)
- Open Extras > Redist.
- Locate UE4PrereqSetup_x64, right-click on it, and run as an administrator.
- Complete the installation by following the onscreen instructions/prompts.
- Once the setup is complete, restart your PC.
- Ensure the game is running the latest version.
- Head to the Library in Steam or Epic Games Store, where you can right-click on the game.
- In Steam, players can enable auto-update through Properties>Updates, while in Epic Games Store, you can select the Manage option to turn on the automatic updates.
- Verify the integrity of game files in the Library.
- If the game is updated to the latest version, players can verify the installed files via Steam or Epic Games.
- Select Properties>Installed Files in Steam and Manage>Verify in Epic Games Store.
Players can also try checking and installing the windows updates, which sometimes can fix the issue.