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
    2013-03-20T19:18:31+00:00

    [1] I have registry back ups but your colleague has informed me that the registry isnt at fault.

    [2] I have been on the phone for circa 6 hours over the last few nights with Ruhal and will be again tonight, think its going to end in a format and fresh install...

    A1. No comment.

    A2. Me, too.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-20T23:05:46+00:00

    it works

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-22T21:04:13+00:00

    [1] I have registry back ups but your colleague has informed me that the registry isnt at fault.

    [2] I have been on the phone for circa 6 hours over the last few nights with Ruhal and will be again tonight, think its going to end in a format and fresh install...

    A1. No comment.

     

    A2. Me, too.

    @Robear

    1 - Evening Would you consider a root kit / malware program being left running on the new system to be a good idea.

    2 - If so which program would you recommend

    Steve

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-22T22:15:42+00:00

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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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