puiapi.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

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

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

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 puiapi.dll

4.1 List of puiapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	puiapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	puiapi 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 puiapi.dll file related problems

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

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

puiapi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of puiapi.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 172544 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	77c4dab9f2b920d494a70d20966ed618
	SHA1	3d3aa464b6fa19bbd1a578ae907af606bc2f3596
	SHA256	15d5e3765b6a21e6e512190e05c9774ef254d89030768ba6f5a5b556029cfbda
	CRC32	0233d1bf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 167424 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	35539720b7efe9b2c8e0213ef7c7461e
	SHA1	a19ddd47a60d91377e2d07f18fa0be79c921054c
	SHA256	82b2667d2eebc9759ddd5cb4bf1c9752782192bfb4214bec5327914bbcab496c
	CRC32	7fb4caaf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 162304 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f9795a9c8191de8be8f06f5822f249ea
	SHA1	865c2cd7d215a2a64436278bfe6debd89604b02d
	SHA256	d8e44a557a4bd598fb99638820825d31707ffa4c615fdee66bfa1c0b6d8d8184
	CRC32	39279780
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 169472 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6eeeb6c90d19918a927cf0028bb5c535
	SHA1	d378d55add5cba3bbeb512ebc86cff774e90027f
	SHA256	77fbc72c6888a7cb20a16c543c10077d769eec48877b506da4fca787f75f320e
	CRC32	21069bde
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 194560 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	927e0723ff793440b001289c4296fa98
	SHA1	feb4d073cc1bdd6a7a6eb316c094a5fd547b339a
	SHA256	dad5b556032c801e69c7289a374338de3ef45c4fac9a8373cfc5c2a41c1a4efb
	CRC32	4d1f5830
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 189952 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	24ddb3ffeae2eedae824082383449213
	SHA1	04cd77eac9d81b3b4382bb713b6f4c18855fe33f
	SHA256	3eebb71951b96ed0d0277bb48b66ac9c6ecf0b7790cdd627f97fae2d2e7f9286
	CRC32	dec6df4b
	Example file location	---

Filename puiapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 166400 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d1f4e028fdc4f8bacb94e07b44969c4e
	SHA1	dcd69ab452dad70c1706eafc1a689139867f6aed
	SHA256	3534d90b4902f6500649a9d413bdd8ea809e4db7a07e93547188d236356ec7ab
	CRC32	0ca447f4
	Example file location	---