api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
This file belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable. Install that package and the DLL arrives with it, in the right place and correctly registered.
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What it is
Part of the Universal C Runtime. On current Windows it arrives through Windows Update and the Visual C++ redistributable, which is why a machine missing updates hits this one.
Where you see it: Installing modern software on a Windows install that is behind on updates.
Run Windows Update first, then install the redistributable. This particular file is more update-related than most.
Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable
The official package, with the download URL Microsoft declares and the SHA-256 of every installer so you can verify it before running.
- Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64)v14.51.36247.0 · 2 hashed installers100
- Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x86)v14.51.36247.0 · 1 hashed installer100
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