sapi.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

sapi.dll file Speech 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 sapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sapi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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 sapi.dll

4.1 List of sapi.dll file versions

File info

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

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

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

sapi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Common\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Common\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 1337344 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	17e3ae9e89b86fa5f91ccb74ad6c77c8
	SHA1	06054bc3b1431f925ffa577210bcfe7f5a65d3fc
	SHA256	da5c919c82cb4404a65a4817d0a5f06b0bc52ec29ab47451c2a63f96308b4f2e
	CRC32	66f51a67
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1379328 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8a0163b6af393df5a1562116624c460c
	SHA1	ba489dfc24b53e09d1584aae04aa79121633ea4f
	SHA256	3bfdaaece11925968777035059948bc44b39e61c25cd0c5100376cb249c59cbf
	CRC32	9f388b20
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1247744 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9093da72a603e11e35d47c5c861ae0fd
	SHA1	74bb22cbfbe9f238861ca0605a270ce44a145f3e
	SHA256	ccf30de75f0be2630102e249cf87d018243feece0ae59bb2a67dacc355d29bf1
	CRC32	724689dd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Common\

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1202176 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3dc919b0df078903128411d4f6c7846c
	SHA1	2734748bf0275184f73111215c97127270203d13
	SHA256	8ba490c65cb6978b4aaa8565a6e1f5277d90ecd3f08669712a26a3edda668e3d
	CRC32	f9ef1da9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Common\

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1435648 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6753d73a6bcc8e0a058bb2773416ca88
	SHA1	d198be5444365fcecf8e262d995393a1ff384f49
	SHA256	e7c5f172bc194548bdb09cb6ba9d570cda559adf9cb634fdc2086884a26ea290
	CRC32	cd3df1a6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Common\

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1154048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	296408b8842146c5e0c1a15c7f863fc4
	SHA1	14c621e7ad1351e9879ae76c84d36e4d787f0066
	SHA256	fcf1d5d90e6e48a07d92c6df6c92f8e34e8439633499da46b691e38b78020c83
	CRC32	2f5e0f34
	Example file location	---

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1372672 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	b6641a6d46d559d7e246687da79caf32
	SHA1	efb622ff62978a64843104e0d57cdafb5a3ca4fd
	SHA256	65d3ddd088116961088646c7f867626720b173967104e44d79a4120111f950cf
	CRC32	33903ec5
	Example file location	---

Filename sapi.dll

System Windows XP

File size 741376 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	81f63a7037e2815b771646ce44884800
	SHA1	c29aad7a4769e1bf84d6b69912157dd9d9f57dee
	SHA256	f6edfbbcb74d0d0ba2ca7bb8e00784faf0d442888a5c8e8d8bcb3f0bb74fb13f
	CRC32	9035da69
	Example file location	---