Bioshock 2 xlive.dll error

When I try starting the game It says application failed to start because “xlive.dll” was not found what’s that all about and how to do I fix it?
Edit: I installed windows games live which fixed the dll problem but when I start it it crashes with this.
AppName: bioshock2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.1 ModName: bioshock2.exe
ModVer: 1.0.0.1 Offset: 003e9d5f
Answer #1
come on please someone I wanna give it a bloody try tonight.
Answer #2
go to here http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/live/Pages/livelaunch.aspx and download the games for windows client and see if that fixes the problem.
Answer #3
I’ve done that now mate and that fixed the dll error but now I get an error when trying to play. Bioshock encountered a problem and must close or something.
specs:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: FOXCONN
System Model: RS880M06-8KRS3HX
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/20/10 16:15:26 Ver: 08.00.15
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor, MMX, 3DNow (4 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 577MB used, 4633MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode