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Failed to Open System File for Writing

May 3, 2026 · by Feary
Failed to Open System File for Writing

Welcome to Chod's Cheats! In this guide we will go over how to resolve issue caused by corrupted file.

  1. Please navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and look for dxtorymm64.dll
  2. Rename the file to anything else ie: dxtorymm64old.dll
  3. Do a full shut down and start procedure instead of restart.
  4. If none of the steps above help please contact us using a ticket on the website or Discord.

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