You're probably missing the dependencies. Download and install the following:
Visual C++ 2010 Redist (x64)
DirectX Runtime (Yes, install it because Windows (8) doesn't come with everything)
If this doesn't solve the issue, you might have other conflicting applications running or have manually placed the wrong DLL(s) in either system32 or the folder.
I'd recommend to check what exact error you get by checking your Windows logs.
You can view these by doing the following:
You can press the Windows key on your keyboard and R to run the following: compmgmt.msc
Navigate to Event Viewer -> Windows Logs -> Application on the left-hand side in the window that pops up and look for a "Error" level entry that has to do with Dolphin.
Tell us the details.
Refer to the FAQ more specific installation issues.
OT: You can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free. Go do it, it's much better.
Visual C++ 2010 Redist (x64)
DirectX Runtime (Yes, install it because Windows (8) doesn't come with everything)
If this doesn't solve the issue, you might have other conflicting applications running or have manually placed the wrong DLL(s) in either system32 or the folder.
I'd recommend to check what exact error you get by checking your Windows logs.
You can view these by doing the following:
You can press the Windows key on your keyboard and R to run the following: compmgmt.msc
Navigate to Event Viewer -> Windows Logs -> Application on the left-hand side in the window that pops up and look for a "Error" level entry that has to do with Dolphin.
Tell us the details.
Refer to the FAQ more specific installation issues.
OT: You can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free. Go do it, it's much better.