Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator - Forums

(01-30-2016, 05:14 AM)Jhonn Wrote: [ -> ]Err... No, Dolphin does not corrupt anything. If it weren't working before you probably didn't install those redistributables after reinstalling your OS (and no, they aren't part of windows and thus should be installed separately)

Don't forget it failed to work 1st, then I reinstalled the OS.

Dolphin does not have the privileges on your system to change system stuff like redistribuables, so what you are describing is impossible. Your system was just broken prior to reinstalling.