: Many programs require a set of DLLs to work. Replacing one manually often leads to a second error for a different file (e.g., api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll ). Summary Table: Quick Fixes Visual C++ Redistributable Most users / Immediate fix Microsoft.com Windows Update Long-term system stability Windows Settings SFC Scannow Fixing corrupted OS files Command Prompt App Reinstall Single-program errors App Developer
This is the most reliable fix. The missing file is part of the . Go to the official Microsoft Support page . api-ms-win-crt-synch-l1-2-0.dll download
The installer checks your OS version. If you are on Windows 7, it automatically pulls the necessary updates (including our missing DLL) and places them in the correct system folders. : Many programs require a set of DLLs to work