MS UPDATE FAIL causes api-ms-win-downlevel-user32-l1-1-0.dll MISSING

Anonymous
2013-03-15T10:28:02+00:00

Since windows update ran a couple of days ago (this update inc ie10), I cannot run anything no application will run.

reports the following missing files.

  • api-ms-win-downlevel-user32-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0.dll
  • wininet.dll

I have tried restore but this wont work as it says AV is running but i cant shut that down due to missing file errors when i try to run it.

  • sfc /scannow reports no errors
  • win7 disc repair reports that a camera or device is plugged in and wont repair when nothig is plugged in.
  • cant run ms fix it as reports out the missing file error.

All was fine until this ms update ran

Please help I have worked for a client thats needs finishing ASAP.

Steve

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-03-27T18:07:59+00:00

    Now read the rest of the posts in this thread...

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-27T06:19:08+00:00

    Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, clickStart, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
    2. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

    sfc /scannow

    The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-23T23:27:08+00:00

    To avoid confusion & duplication of effort, please post any/all further follow-up in replies to your own, new thread => http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0dll/8e2cfc99-e799-4c5f-ba65-49a02c08c288

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-23T21:08:52+00:00

    Not yet think Rahul has tried everything but tonight it will be a rebuild

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-03-23T20:50:43+00:00

    Steve - did you get a fix to this yet?  I need to get this resolved soooooon.  Thanks.

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