This is the most likely fix. If your antivirus has quarantined the file, the game cannot find it.
is widely regarded as a high-water mark for the franchise, famous for introducing the "Greatest" mode , which allows players to relive legendary matchups from icons like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.
To prevent the antivirus from deleting the file again, you must whitelist the game folder.
Example: Step-by-step safe resolution for a legitimate installation
Download and install the DirectX End-User Runtime from the official Microsoft website.