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What Is Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll Error, and How Do You Fix It?

George Mathews August 24, 2022

A common cause of issues on Windows PCs is errors emanating from DLL files. But DLL files errors can be fixed.

 

You might know something about DLL files, short for Dynamic Link Library. A DLL file is a library that contains a set of code and data that other programs can call upon to carry out a particular activity in Windows operating systems (OS).

The Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll, in particular, is a DLL file from Microsoft that is responsible for providing APIs to Windows applications. Whenever the file is missing, you might get an error message on your Windows PC because API-ms-win-core-path failed to load. This indicates that your system does not have the correct requirements.

One way to fix this issue would be to ensure that you have met the requirements of Api-ms-win-core-path and find out what doesn't work. You can also try reinstalling the DLL file to fix DLL errors and application issues on your Windows PC.

Let’s highlight more about this DLL file in detail ;to better understand it’s value and how to address errors and issues arising from the file.

 

Functions of the DLL File

 

In a nutshell, some of the key roles of Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll are:

  • Used as an extension library to establish support for path handling functions, providing routines to search and manipulate paths, such as retrieving their contents or comparing them for equality.

  • It is Microsoft's core path library used by Windows OS to support Windows functions. It provides an interface to access directories and files on the local system, network, or removable media.

  • To find out what files are present in an unzipped folder or archive, such as a zip file.

  • To list the items in a folder, some operating systems may display their attributes (for example, "hidden").

  • To set up and configure shortcut keys for programs and folders.

  • In Linux, to open files and folders from the command line with permissions specified by chmod command. A built-in function of Windows Explorer, File Manager, and Command Prompt.

 

How to Fix "Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll" Error

 

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A common cause of issues with this DLL file may be due to corruption of the file, which can happen after an incorrect system shutdown or when software is installed incorrectly.

DLL errors might also result from malware, viruses, or improper installation of applications (including drivers). This can lead to errors such as "api-ms-win-core-path" not found or "api-ms-win-core-*.dll" not found.

To fix this DLL error, you can copy the file from another computer or reinstall it on your computer. The recommended best solution for this problem is to try to download the file from Windows Update or Microsoft Download Center website.

Suppose you are unable to find any updates for it from Windows Update. In this case, you can try copying it from an identical computer or downloading a functional version of Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll to your PC that can be installed manually.

 

How to Download Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll

 

Microsoft Windows comes with specific files (e.g., api-ms-win-core-path), which are essential for its proper running. When Windows crashes, these files might get corrupted or are sometimes missing from the system.

In such cases, you will have to download them either by using an original Windows disc or by downloading a setup of Windows from Microsoft's site. The file's official name is api-ms-win-core-path, related to Microsoft's operating system (Windows).

Therefore, if you want to download this file, you can get its latest version from windows.com/downloads or refer to a reputable website.

 

Api-ms-win-core-path Versions

 

The Api-ms-win-core-path- is used by several Windows operating systems and programs to run correctly. However, the specific version of this file may differ for each user or person's computer. For example, check if the file is 64-bit or 32-bit and note this language.

To ensure compatibility of your program and the DLL files, choose those files whose language matches the program's language. Also, make sure that your DLL files are up-to-date by downloading the latest version.

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