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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file ApiSet Stub DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll related errors on your device. You can also download api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll errors

1 Information about api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file
2 Errors related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file
3 How to fix api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll

4.1 List of api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	ApiSet Stub DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file. api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll is corrupted
api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll
api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file error
api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file:
api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file could not be loaded
api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file doesn't exist

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Application could not be started because api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\downlevel\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 10

File size 11168 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a615b86b17cf3e88e8291ceabf1c9628
	SHA1	eafa5270263d0a1923093a5ae547ac9b82948035
	SHA256	4068d87d9c9ef16d939a88ea0b1d517e51af44b6028916784fd96f3e1c28d5df
	CRC32	1e889393
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\downlevel\

Filename api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	233d6145d247e05971456b0759b21b79
	SHA1	4e51196216e20aea1d0f6450ed7f3b51780a82a0
	SHA256	13352f1c199a2156c64da42049d0b0c7268b1360d1a73c559610ec0335ba79ce
	CRC32	27359607
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 3072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ca8b3827734d1ce542164d8c80bec5ad
	SHA1	d56bec53a6ffe6731389268ac5af3844aedef3e6
	SHA256	de9b9ad2cea6c9494d6c37c1fc83aa8e5b7d634b423fd8dfd3a3c483e29f91b2
	CRC32	fd6e502d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename api-ms-win-core-string-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 8

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a2d44d2ae77d63207bbea2844070efc9
	SHA1	9da8c7d096375f763c00a3c4f3a29ea66b670385
	SHA256	f0a8f124c0785784f1552e64a4ad6a7b6876812bc10f93432bbbd493f737be9a
	CRC32	802f698e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\