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
    2013-05-26T06:02:08+00:00

    Thank you for your advise. Sorry for lack of manner.

    I have fixed my problem finally. I have back the status of my PC before last Windows Update by

    • Control panel.
    • Recovery ( not backup and fix )

    And

    • Block IE9 and IE10 of Windows Update.

    Everything will be fine.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-06-03T19:20:16+00:00

    I have also confirmed that booting to ERD and using DaRT to uninstall last 4-5 updates (just went by date) resolves this issue.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-05T21:29:40+00:00

    Just chiming in to say that this has now happened to me, too. I've started my own thread hereto document my journey, with very little hope for success based on what I've read here. :/

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-06T04:22:12+00:00

    The same thing just happened to me, has anyone found a solution?

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-06-06T11:45:09+00:00

    The good news is that some of us have had success using the Microsoft DaRT tool 'Hot Fix Uninstaller'.

    The bad news is you need access to TechNet, MSDN or have purchased MDOP to get it!

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