Do you have (like Avast or Bitdefender) installed?
Scroll down and click Manage settings , then find .
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
If you’ve encountered the error message while trying to launch a game in TeknoParrot (especially with “exclusive” mode or fullscreen settings active), you’re dealing with a low-level Windows or graphics API issue. This is not a game ROM error — it’s a system or configuration failure preventing TeknoParrot from accessing necessary graphics or input libraries. teknoparrot failed to load dll error 4 exclusive
3. Restore Quarantined Files & Configure Antivirus Exclusions
The quick fix for the TeknoParrot issue is to install the DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) and the Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One pack , while adding a folder exception to your Windows Defender / Anti-Virus software .
Summary
: If a game crashed previously, hidden instances might still be running in the background. Open Task Manager and end any lingering game processes before trying again. Troubleshooting "Exclusive Mode" Issues
Interpreting “error 4” and “exclusive”
: Some specific arcade games require manual placement of certain files. For example, Nesica games may need iDmacDrv32.dll placed directly in the game's folder alongside the Disable Fullscreen Optimizations Do you have (like Avast or Bitdefender) installed
: Some games (like Mario Kart Arcade GP DX ) throw this error if they cannot gain "Exclusive" access to the display. Try running the game in Windowed Mode via the game settings in TeknoParrot.
I can provide for that game or antivirus-specific steps.
Prevention is better than cure. To minimize your chances of seeing Error 4 again: This is not a game ROM error —
Navigate directly to Manage 3D Settings and open the Program Settings tab. Click Add and select TeknoParrotUi.exe .