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

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-15T07:45:04+00:00

    yeah Steve same thing happened to me...this error msg is very frustrating!and it happened to my server,all software's installed is in the head office no formatting ...did you get the solution????

    please help!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-06-18T18:09:17+00:00

    I ve the same trouble on win 7 64 bit. I download KB2670838 and Ie 10, and this morning i can't use any programs or launch something, all is bugged. I can't do anything without see api-ms-win-downlevel-user32-l1-1-0.dll MISSING the SFC scannow not solve the trouble. I can't remove the update it fail.... Could u tell me a solution to this **** pls. Pls Microsoft engineers ty

    ok i have all read. Someone has a link for dart tool free ?

    As it's a ie10 trouble, and MS want make us pay for it ?

    I'm in france will not phone in us :(

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-18T19:59:31+00:00

    Everyone who's encountered this problem and who managed to secure no-charge support from MS Tech Support was advised that only a Repair Install of Windows would fix this.

    After you do so, I very strongly recommend that you hide both IE10 & KB2670838 & just stick with IE9 for the time being.

    • HOW TO Hide an Update or Restore a Hidden Update

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-27T06:44:49+00:00

    It doesn't come off programs and features.

     

    Start

    control panel

    Windows update

    view update history

    In the review your update history

    Click on installed updates

    scroll allllllll the way  down to IE10

    Double click

    What happens then?

     

    I am having these problems and the only change that I have had is an auto-update this morning (pasted below). When I try to follow your instructions quoted, i get as far as reviewing update history, but when I click on the installed updates link, nothing happens. I get the click finger cursor and everything. I tried looking for the files that were supposed to be missing, but I have no idea where to put them, and I dont even know if I should trust them. Its time to ask for help!

    Update information:

    Definition Update for Microsoft Security Essentials - KB2310138 (Definition 1.153.660.0)

    Installation date: ‎6/‎26/‎2013 3:29 AM

    Installation status: Successful

    Update type: Optional

    Install this update to revise the definition files that are used to detect viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

    More information:

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154739

    Help and Support:

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154739

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-07-09T05:09:39+00:00

    the same thing happened to me but i fixed it.

    I turned it off took the battery out and put it back in on my

    laptop. then i tried system restore again. this time it worked and then

    turned off auto updates. my computer is back to normal!!!!!

    before system restore would not work nor could i get online.

    everything back to normal!!

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