The error message "Failed to open dlllist.txt for reading. Error code: 2" typically occurs when a software launcher or installer—most commonly for games like Dying Light, Titanfall 2, or Genshin Impact, as well as apps like Corsair iCUE—cannot find a critical text file needed to load required Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs).

Step 3: Look for the command that invokes dlllist.exe

If you’re running a script (.bat, .cmd, .ps1), open it in Notepad and search for dlllist.txt.

Solutions to Resolve the Error

Check Antivirus: Look in your "Quarantine" folder and restore the file.

Corrupted Visual C++ Redistributables: Many applications rely on these packages to handle DLL operations. If they are broken, the "reading" process fails.

Are you seeing this error with a specific game or modding tool?

System file corruption can prevent the OS from reading standard file lists. Microsoft Independent Advisors recommend running built-in repair tools: Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as an Administrator. Run the command: SFC /scannow.