To prevent your antivirus from deleting the file again the next time you launch the game, you need to tell it to leave your game folder alone. Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings Scroll down to Exclusions Add or remove exclusions Add an exclusion , and select the main installation directory for Watch Dogs: Legion 3. Re-Verify or Re-Extract Game Files

A user or another cleanup tool mistakenly deletes the file, thinking it's malware.

If you own the game on or Ubisoft Connect , use the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" option to redownload any missing original files. Note that emp.dll is not a legitimate Ubisoft file; if you have a retail version, a missing DLL usually indicates a corrupted install, and you should not search for emp.dll specifically. ⚠️ Security Warning

Keep in mind that issues with DLL files can be complex, and it may take some trial and error to resolve the issue.

Never. DLL download sites are notorious for distributing malware. No legitimate website hosts emp.dll because it is a crack file. If you need it, it should come bundled with the game release you downloaded.

or antivirus software flagged it as a "Trojan" or "Malicious File" and quarantined it. Because it modifies game code, security software often views it as a threat. Security Risk: Downloading standalone

, the game executable communicates with Denuvo and the Ubisoft Connect platform to verify ownership. Interception