Download and Fix profapi.dll

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing profapi.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 profapi.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

profapi.dll file User Profile Basic API. 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 profapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download profapi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

User popularity

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

4 Download profapi.dll

4.1 List of profapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	profapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	User Profile Basic API

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 profapi.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to profapi.dll file. profapi.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 profapi.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

profapi.dll is corrupted
profapi.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - profapi.dll
profapi.dll file error
profapi.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register profapi.dll file:
profapi.dll file could not be loaded
profapi.dll file doesn't exist

profapi.dll

Application could not be started because profapi.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.dll errors in just few steps?

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

profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.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 profapi.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace profapi.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 profapi.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of profapi.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your profapi.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 profapi.dll

System Windows 10

File size 59456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	512c954cae6e12dee03307a20df10f5e
	SHA1	42311405f7be41c981cf5ddb9fc49d0af1e27c47
	SHA256	30040d2049e9c29754323640ec513f137ae2c12b0892f9ec66c57fb600a3838c
	CRC32	a3506e58
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 52152 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	937c157ee46e0510c9796416df312ceb
	SHA1	5b7f3ba3d78f229d53e6f6c0f6534912197bd557
	SHA256	8de40aca2224059df6b12c78075712fa30c3c0f6aa52f42f65ce07ba48df3540
	CRC32	5f544152
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 57344 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7d2306701584ae7b77b8622314b55f78
	SHA1	6ef68c5c2d0ae1898b519bec8ee856b8a2a299db
	SHA256	89e250231402d7c3685e3a120bae1f2d4280ce44f2760f8658144addb7d86882
	CRC32	c577c036
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 44032 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	2c942733a5983dd4502219ff37c7ebc7
	SHA1	263e8fbf77c0ceead0c9bca56394bffa4a664361
	SHA256	34b20b6b0d7274e4b5b783f1d2345bc3dd9888964d5c2c65712f041a00cf5b45
	CRC32	515f0d19
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 31744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c733d233b623b7ffce5031e4b756ee26
	SHA1	12b2cbab8dd8b7531df89b03d2a9a7a4ea9f7c2b
	SHA256	33cc8b140b0e4a9b702e3468be2646aee4273f20c6ea5bac6c3d8fc8edef0881
	CRC32	b4091618
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\