Because the demand for a working 2.2 mega mod menu is incredibly high, malicious actors often upload fake "fixes" or cracked menus on YouTube and shady file-sharing sites.
Delete any loose .dll files that do not belong to the vanilla game (such as old hackpro.dll , minhook.dll , or adaf files).
Understanding which menu you have is the first step toward a successful fix, as each one has its own installation path and potential quirks.
: If the game crashes on startup, right-click Geometry Dash in Steam > Properties Installed Files Verify integrity of game files to reset the base game. Check Mod Version
Ensure you select Mega Hack v8 (or the latest v2.2-compatible version available).