Some groups released a standalone loader that doesn't need rld.dll. Look for NBA2K12_NoCD_Loader.exe — place it in the game folder and run that instead.
Follow these steps in order. The first solution resolves the issue in approximately 90% of cases. the+dynamic+library+rlddll+failed+to+load+nba+2k12+fix+full
Q: Is rld.dll a virus? A: While it is not a traditional virus, it is a hacktool. Modern antivirus software rightly flags it as "Riskware" or "HackTool:Win32/GameHack." It modifies game behavior. You must explicitly trust it by creating exclusions. Some groups released a standalone loader that doesn't
Q: I have the Steam version. Why am I getting this error?
A: You are not. If you own a legitimate Steam copy, you will get a "Steam must be running" error, not a rld.dll error. If you see rld.dll, you have applied a crack to your Steam folder. Verify your game files via Steam to remove the crack. Follow these steps in order
Q: Will this fix work for NBA 2K11 or NBA 2K13?
A: Yes. The rld.dll error appears across multiple RELOADED cracks from 2010-2013. The same exclusions and dependency fixes apply.
Q: I did everything, and it still fails. A: Check for Windows Core Isolation (Memory Integrity). Type "Core Isolation" in Start Menu. Turn it OFF (yes, this reduces security, but it is required for old unsigned drivers/DLLs to load). Reboot.