{"id":1209,"date":"2020-09-07T17:58:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:15:57","slug":"fix-the-api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll-missing-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll-missing-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It can be quite alarming when your perfectly working application suddenly runs into an error <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/windows8_1-pictures-musicapp\/api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll-is-missing\/b593b94e-6691-423b-a586-0b7f10131e35\">message<\/a> that looks intimidating, such as the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One possible way to fix the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error is to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/fix-the-api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll-missing-error\/\">PC Repair tool<\/a>. 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This file is required by the application to be able to run properly. The api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file is associated with the Universal CRT, a component of the Visual C++ Redistributable. When you get this error, it&#8217;s either the Universal CRT did not install properly or the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing, corrupted, or damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe program can&#8217;t start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll_Missing_Error_Code\"><\/span>Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might encounter this error when you&#8217;re trying to launch applications that use the Visual C++ Redistributable package. 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For example, you might encounter api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing in Origin games, such as Battlefield V or Command and Conquer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The same thing happens when you get the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-vcredist-x64-exe-error\/\">vcredist_x64 error<\/a>, an issue that is also related to the Visual C++ Redistributable package. Whenever there is a missing DLL or other Visual C++ components, you won&#8217;t be able to open the program in question.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When applications are created, they are linked to dynamic link library files (DLLs) that store the code that the app needs to function properly. If the required DLL is corrupted or missing, then Windows will display an error message. It informs you which DLL file is missing so that you can try and fix the problem. If you have an issue with the Visual C++ Redistributable package, you may also face <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-vcruntime140-dll-is-missing-error\/\">VCRuntime140.dll Is missing<\/a> error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if Adobe Photoshop or iTunes can&#8217;t start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing, you don\u2019t have to worry. After all, there are several ways to fix this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll_Missing\"><\/span>Why Is Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why you&#8217;re getting this message is that the VC++ installation on your computer needs to be updated. This happens when you&#8217;ve recently installed an update on your computer and you need a newer version of the VC++ package for your applications to work smoothly with the updated OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another possible scenario is when your api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file has been deleted or corrupted. Deleting the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file or Visual C++ Redistributable package, either intentionally or accidentally, will lead to the occurrence of this error. You might not also be aware that the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file has been corrupted due to malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason is, the fact remains that the easiest way to resolve this error is to install api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll again on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll_Missing_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use traditional methods to deal with this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning: <\/strong>Do not download the missing DLL file and copy it to its original folder. It will NOT work. You\u2019ll only cause more problems for your computer because that\u2019s not the correct way to reinstall a missing DLL file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some solutions you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Install_all_Available_Updates\"><\/span>Fix #1: Install all Available Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your operating system is updated at all times to prevent errors like this from happening. In most cases, Windows updates contain the patches and files required for your applications to work smoothly with the updated operating system. In this case, the updates contain the updated api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file for your Visual C++ Redistributable package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To update Windows, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> to bring up the Settings app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> > <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security.png\" alt=\"Windows Updates\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security.png 791w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security-768x231.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install all available updates and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating your Windows operating system is usually the first step in fixing errors that involve missing DLLs.  It results to <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-file-explorer-keeps-opening\/\">File Explorer keeps opening<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/msvcp140-dll-is-missing-fix-error\/\">the program can&#8217;t start because msvcp140.dll is missing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Repair_the_installed_Visual_C_Redistributable_Package_on_Your_PC\"><\/span>Fix #2: Repair the installed Visual C++ Redistributable Package on Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an existing Visual C++ Redistributable package on your computer, you can start by trying to repair the program first. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Program > Apps and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-features.png\" alt=\"Apps and features\" class=\"wp-image-1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-features.png 797w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-features-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-features-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) or Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86), depending on what version of Windows you are running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on your Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installation, then click <strong>Modify<\/strong>> <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c-2015-1.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) repair\" class=\"wp-image-2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c-2015-1.png 643w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c-2015-1-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the process is complete, go back to the app you were trying to open and see if the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file has been restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Re-Register_the_DLL_File_to_Fix_Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll_Missing_Error\"><\/span>Fix #3: Re-Register the DLL File to Fix Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll has been repaired but you&#8217;re still getting this error, you might need to re-register it for it to work properly. Here are the instructions to re-register the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using File Explorer, locate the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file and right-click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Open With<\/strong> from the right-click menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-another-app.png\" alt=\"Choose another app menu\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-another-app.png 607w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-another-app-300x93.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Choose another app<\/strong> at the bottom of the <strong>Open With<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/another-app-on-pc.png\" alt=\"Look for another app on this PC\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/another-app-on-pc.png 387w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/another-app-on-pc-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse to your local drive and choose either REGSVR32.EXE inside the WINNT\\SYSTEM32 folder or REGSVR.EXE inside the WINDOWS\\SYSTEM folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Open <\/strong>> <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A message will pop up indicating whether the DLL file was successfully registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Update_Universal_C_Runtime\"><\/span>Fix #4: Update Universal C Runtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Universal CRT is a part of the Windows 10 operating system and if it is outdated, you can download the updated version from Microsoft&#8217;s website. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/download-and-install-office-365-access-runtime-185c5a32-8ba9-491e-ac76-91cbe3ea09c9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install the Runtime<\/a>, then restart your computer after. After rebooting, try launching the faulty app and see if the error has been resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Install_the_Microsoft_Visual_C_2015_Redistributable\"><\/span>Fix #5: Install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To install api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll, you need to install a clean version of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable package. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=52685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable page<\/a> from Microsoft, then click on Download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visualc2015.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable page\" class=\"wp-image-1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visualc2015.png 807w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visualc2015-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visualc2015-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose whether you want to download the 32-bit or 64-bit version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Next button to download the file to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After downloading, double-click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-vcredist-x64-exe-error\/\">vc_redist.x64.exe<\/a> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Microsoft Visual C++-2015 Redistributable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have installed the redistributable package but you&#8217;re still getting the same error, you can run the installer again and choose Repair this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error may sound complicated, but it is actually easy to fix as long as you know the right solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never try to replace the missing DLL file because it would not work in the end. The DLL files are usually linked to the programs that use them, and replacing it with a new DLL file does not restore this connection. If you encounter this error, you can refer to the guide above to quickly resolve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0dll_FAQ\"><\/span>Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276004162\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file is associated with Universal CRT, which is a component of the Visual C++ Redistributable. It is responsible for the proper runtime of different Windows applications that call for Visual C++ Redistributable such as Skype, Corel Draw, Adobe applications, and Microsoft Office.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276037734\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What causes Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually, this error is a message that your Windows needs to be updated. It may also occur when you\u2019ve recently installed a Windows update, and now you need a newer version of the VC++ package for your applications to work smoothly with the updated OS. In other instances, it can occur when your api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file has been deleted or corrupted.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276069906\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is This Error Dangerous to My PC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is not dangerous to your PC. However, when it occurs, you will not be able to run some applications, which might affect your user experience. For example, when the error prevents you from opening a game, you will not be able to play the game, and that can be very irritating.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276124755\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Fix Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Error?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Whatever the cause of the error, the easiest way to resolve it is to reinstall the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll on your computer. You may also run a malware scan to eliminate any malware that may be causing the error or install all the available updates in the Windows Update center.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be quite alarming when your perfectly working application suddenly runs into an error message that looks intimidating, such as the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error. One possible way to fix the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing error is to use the PC Repair tool. 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