Api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file in Windows operating systems. It is a part of the Microsoft Windows API (Application Programming Interface) and provides functions related to file and directory paths. This DLL file is typically located in the system folder of a Windows installation, such as C:\Windows\System32.
Applications and software that require access to file and directory path functions in Windows may rely on this DLL file to function properly. If the api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll file is missing or corrupted, these applications may fail to launch or produce error messages when attempting to access file and directory path functions.
If you encounter issues related to this DLL file, you can try to repair it by running the System File Checker tool in Windows, which will replace any missing or corrupted system files. Alternatively, you can try reinstalling the affected application or software to ensure that all necessary files are properly installed.
To run System File Checker (SFC) on a Windows computer, follow these steps:
1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Windows Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
2. In the Command Prompt window, type the command "sfc /scannow" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
3. Wait for the scan to complete. The scan may take some time to complete, depending on the size of your system and the number of files that need to be checked.
4. Once the scan is complete, you will receive a message indicating whether any corrupted files were found and whether they were repaired. If any corrupted files were found, SFC will attempt to repair them automatically.
5. If SFC is unable to repair a corrupted file, you may need to manually replace the file or perform a repair installation of Windows.
Note: It is important to run SFC as an administrator to ensure that it has the necessary permissions to scan and repair system files.
