Is the steam_api64.dll a true virus.

[Jean_40]

Is the steam_api64.dll a true virus or it is only detected by antivirus to discourage people from downloading paid games for free.

 

[rgd1101]

Why are you pirating games?

 

[amdfangirl]

 

[ThatVietGuy]

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Question from Jean_40 : "Is steam_api64.dll a virus?"

According to virustotal.com, it shows many antivirus which indicates it as a virus but there are also some which says it is find.

It's normally not a virus and if removed games won't launch.

Maybe you can stop pirating - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3410673/steam-api64-dll-true-virus-detected-antivirus-discourage-people-downloading-pirated-games.html

 

[Rogue Leader]

How about we discourage you from downloading paid games free, because its stealing.

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