If you encounter an error related to api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll, it could be due to a few reasons such as:
- The file is missing: If the file is missing, you may see an error message stating that the file is missing or not found.
- The file is corrupt: If the file is corrupt, you may see an error message stating that the file is invalid or not a valid Windows image.
- Incompatible version: If you are running an older version of the operating system, some programs may require a newer version of the api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll file, and you may encounter errors if it is not present or not up-to-date.
In case of an error related to this file, you can try reinstalling the affected program or updating your operating system to the latest version available from Microsoft. Additionally, you can try running the System File Checker (SFC) tool to check for and repair corrupted or missing system files, including api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll.
To run the System File Checker tool on a Windows computer, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by typing "cmd" in the Windows search bar, right-clicking on "Command Prompt," and selecting "Run as administrator."
- In the Command Prompt window, type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
- The System File Checker tool will start scanning your system files for any issues and automatically fix any corrupted or missing files it finds.
- Wait for the process to complete. This may take some time, depending on the size of your system and the number of files being scanned.
- Once the scan is complete, restart your computer to allow the changes to take effect.
Note that running the System File Checker tool may require administrator privileges.