While iTunes is in the process of updating to its newest version, Windows users frequently face the problem of an error popping out infront of them, showing “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing”. Majority of the users facing this problem find it almost impossible to reopen iTunes.
Doing further checks, it looks like the problem is not a new one but has existed for a number of years and it only shows up the moment Apple launches a new version of the iTunes app. The file “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” has its presence in three separate areas,but it appears that the one present in Program Files/iTunes is the main deterrent.
If this issue is constantly appearing on a recurring basis, few procedures given over here can help solve the problem. Our team has successfully pointed out the root of the error and have come up with specifically designed body of solutions which has proved to solve the “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” problem for many users who have faced the problematic conditions alike.
4 Ways to Fix api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is Missing Error
Do go through the procedures one by one till you find out the method which is able to easily banish the existing complications faced by you. Here we start!
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Method 1: Replacing api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll With A Local Sample
Various users have previously identified that the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file is located in separate areas. Many users have been able to solve the “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” fault by changing the “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file located in Program Files/iTunes with a similar specimen from Program Files / Common Files / Apple / Apple Applications Support.
Although some of the users have noted that this method is only functional if the person trying, copies and pastes whole of the DLL files extracting them from Apple Application Support.
Point: A fact which should be kept with you is that this procedure has proved successful in many cases but its credibility has also come into the surface of being helpful for only a short term period.
The issue has reappeared many times when DLL file is upgrading. However, if the problem starts to visit again when you hit the upcoming upgrade or you are interested in a persistent solution, then waste no time and get hooked on Procedure 2.
Over here a quick list has been shown in order to replace the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file with a different local specimen:
Step 1: See that iTunes along with other programs which are connected with Apple are turned off.
Step 2: Locate towards Program Files / Common Files / Apple / Apple Applications Support along with specimen api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll and more DLL files which you can identify in the original folder of Apple Application Support.
Step 3: In the upcoming move go to Program Files/iTunes also paste the entire copied files in this place.
Step 4: Open iTunes and check if the software is smoothly functioning and it coordinates to reopen by not facing “api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error.
Then, if the same problem still stays and shows the exact error as the previous one, try your hands on Procedure 2.
Method 2: Installing The Universal C Runtime Update
Most of the times, it is seen that many of the users have been able to sort out the “win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error through installing the Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows.
But this should be kept in notice that the upgrade must be simultaneously installed through WU (Windows Update).
Although if there are plenty of existing upgrade notifications and with that the user is hurrying to correct the problem, slow down as there is a manual method which will particularly install the requirements of iTunes.
Go through the sample given downwards to correct the “win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error by deleting the Universal C Runtime upgrade following the instructions of your Windows version.
Step 1: Go to the Microsoft official link (click) and move downwards towards Microsoft Download Centre (Procedure 2). Moving forward, click on the collection linked with your Windows version and design.
Step 2: Going to the succeeding page, click on your preferred language as well as press the Download button to start the downloading action.
Step 3: When the download of the update is complete, click on the installer button following the instructions shown by the on-screen prompts for further installation in your device.
Step 4: After the installation has gone right, the next move would be to restart the computer along with checking that the “win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error has stopped when you continue with your further activities.
Even if the problem remains after trying the second option, put your hands on Method 3.
Method 3: Installing Visual C++ Redistributable For Visual Studio 2015
Few users have identified a fact that the win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file may not be able to get installed accompanying Windows installation, system upgrade as well as normal upgrades which keeps on appearing on the devices.
It might pose as a major difficulty as many applications (with the inclusion of iTunes) need this important operating file (win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll) to run and operate smoothly.
With good luck, the entire DLL documents which are required for iTunes are already inside the collection of Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.
Check that the problem gets cleared or not by following the link (click), after that download the collection and try installing it in your device.
When after installing the Visual C + + Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 fails to solve the problem, its time you try for the last method.
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Method 4: Installing An Older iTunes Version
Many of the users who have tried all the above methods not receiving any success its because they have only partially solved the problem “win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error soon after installing a previous iTunes version.
The procedure still appears to be a difficult one and not easy as everyone expects it to be as the downgrade will not give the desired solutions. It will only be possible after the person deletes applications connected to Apple.
Go through the instructions below sticking to the series of steps given in order to delete the entire applications connected to Apple along with installing a previous version of iTunes:
Step 1: To start up a run box click on Windows key + R and press Enter to open Programs and Features.
Step 2: Towards the head of the column , press the Publisher button located in Programs and Features to be clear that we are deleting each application related to Apple Inc.
Step 3: In an order delete each application which is connected to Apple Inc. by right-clicking every one of them and clicking Uninstall.
Step 4: After all the applications related to Apple is deleted, restart your computer.
Step 5: After the computer has restarted, click on the following link (Click) and move downwards towards the iTunes installers group.
Following that, press on a link which will appear on the screen related to a previous version in order to start downloading.
Step 6: Now, start the iTunes installer along with following the instructions on the screen to install a previous version on your device.
After the installation is finished, restart your device and check that the problem “win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing” error is reappearing or solved.
By following the instructions you will surely find your kind of way to open iTunes again without facing any difficulty. There is no harm in trying out the above mentioned methods, so check out all the methods until you find success.
