If you have acquired the game in a .zip format, follow these steps to get it running:
This specific build represents a version of the game that includes various stability improvements and content updates. While Paradox frequently updates the game, "Build 9950743" typically refers to a stable iteration often found in digital distribution archives. Surviving.the.Aftermath.Build.9950743.zip
This is usually solved by installing the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes and Visual C++ Redistributables . If you have acquired the game in a