Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
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Steam Version, Possibly CD version too
Open Steam
Right Click "Hitman 2"
Click "Hitman 2: Silent assassin configuration"
Ignore all the settings here and click save and launch.
It will edit your hitman2.ini and add a few lines.
Launch game and if It crashes to desktop or it loads but gives you a black screen.
Go to the directory - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hitman 2 Silent Assassin (or CD Equivalent directory)
Open "hitman2.ini"
Replace "DrawDll RenderD3D.dll"
with "DrawDll RenderOpenGL.dll"
Save the file.
Open Hitman 2 and Enjoy!
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Steam Version
1. Close steam.
2. Open your steam folder (most likely C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/)
3. Copy steam.dll to your Hitman: Silent Assassin folder (most likely C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hitman 2 Silent Assassin). Copy it. Do not move it.
4. Re-launch the game.