The "api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll" is a DLL file provided by Microsoft Corporation as a part of the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The naming pattern "api-ms-win" is commonly used by Microsoft for a set of DLLs known as "API Set Schema" DLLs. These are essentially part of the operating system's efforts to maintain backward compatibility and to organize shared system functions into logical groups.
The term "downlevel" in the DLL's name indicates that this particular DLL is used for supporting older, or "down-level", versions of Windows. It provides an abstraction layer, allowing developers to call certain system functions without needing to know the intricacies of which exact version of Windows the application is running on.
The descriptor "kernel32" suggests that this DLL plays a role in interfacing with core system functions, specifically within the Windows kernel. The "ApiSet Stub DLL" label indicates that this DLL serves as a stub or placeholder. It doesn't contain the actual implementations of the functions but redirects calls to the appropriate actual DLL that houses the implementation. This kind of redirection aids in modularity and allows the operating system to be resilient against changes, ensuring that applications continue to function correctly across different versions of Windows.
About api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll
How to Fix DLL Errors:
To fix .dll errors, you can try these common solutions. While some errors might need more detailed fixes, these initial steps often solve the most common problems.
- Re-install the application that requires api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll to restore missing .dll files and fix dll errors.
- Download and install a new copy of api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll to fix dll errors.
- In some cases, you may need to register api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll in Windows.
- View our guides to troubleshoot and fix common .dll errors.
Windows Error Examples:
This application has failed to start because api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
api-ms-win-downlevel-kernel32-l2-1-0.dll Not Found.