If installing the 2008 runtime does not resolve the issue, try these verified community steps:
: If you are using Steam, right-click the game in your Library , select Properties > Installed Files , and click Verify integrity of game files to repair any corrupted launcher executables. prince of persia 2008 launcher side by side error verified
: Navigate to the game's installation folder (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Prince of Persia ), right-click Prince of Persia.exe , and select Run as administrator . If installing the 2008 runtime does not resolve