This failure occurs especially often when a user attempts to launch a known Skype messenger and various “heavyweight” application systems. A message about this can occur even when you run an app from the official Microsoft Office suite.
A dialog on the screen informs you that a file with the long name api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll missing; and it interferes with the operation. Dialogue recommends reinstalling the program; but in fact, this advice does not always help. What to do then? To begin with, let’s understand the reasons.
What Is The Cause of the Error?
Missing data is part of the system library of program codes. It contains the basic, universal code needed to run many applications. Using universal codes allows developers to simplify and minimize their apps, but makes them dependent on DLL libraries that a user computer must be equipped with.
The missing file is used by the Microsoft Visual C++ driver set. It is designed to support the work of applications written in C A variety of programs appeals to it if it needs the contained code. Therefore, the OS does not “see” it and, accordingly, does not use it if the file is:
● Absent;
● Damaged;
● In the wrong folder.
Is There a Solution?
There are several ways to solve this problem, from liberal to radical:
● The first is that the registry checks for incorrect entries, and checks the entire system for virus software that could destroy the data;
● The second includes downloading and installing updates.
Checking the Register
In some cases, it happens that the required file exists in the system, but there is no associated record in the Registry. It is strictly recommended not to make adjustments to the System Registry manually since any incorrect action can lead to even more serious effects.
The best way to optimize is to use special applications, such as CCleaner or Reg Organizer.
If you do not have the necessary software on your laptop, you can perform a test by the OS itself. The procedure includes the next actions:
● You need to open the start and enter cmd into the search bar;
● Next, right-click on the command line and run as administrator;
● Enter the sfc / scannow command.
The OS will start checking. If you are proposed to confirm some actions, you have to agree. At the end of the test, the OS will report whether errors have been found, if so, whether or not it has been fixed.
Verification Process
If, after checking the Registry in two ways, the failure message continues to pop up, it turns out that the required data block in the system simply does not exist.
The best way is to load C. It is necessary to understand whether there is a Microsoft Visual C++ package on the PC in general. This can be done through the tab “Programs and components.” If the list does not contain it, then the problem will be solved by downloading the software directly from the official site.
Please note: downloading this package or only a single file from third-party sites is strictly not recommended, in order to avoid a virus threat.