How to Download and Fix twinapi.dll?

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

twinapi.dll file twinapi. 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 twinapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download twinapi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, 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

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 twinapi.dll

4.1 List of twinapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	twinapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	twinapi

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 twinapi.dll file related problems

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

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

twinapi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 434176 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	26176a0b6e9b7266b20da6a34a80725b
	SHA1	2f17ecf9cdd4a57c95830032038ebf833e09d18b
	SHA256	f63c7f24556f590c773027e25b7f647a94df2c99c3994fdc931f56380a81e385
	CRC32	ed9e7deb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename twinapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 654848 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e6f0072b5c314d961d3e1f16f9666da5
	SHA1	ff37c6ac903767666e2ec9361476500e379e6be7
	SHA256	c5c9540787ba8ca89fc3081a38e914d8f891b5412b494bf75039e73c6cfe63c3
	CRC32	a62366f8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename twinapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 509952 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d89c7e046e6af7ef7446b670273ae896
	SHA1	e63f1864a940e1d4fe36941025a9dfe9f52c7173
	SHA256	ad7212bb1b52bce1e97c0e0bd102ea46a1086f321dd471b7f64d4e71f5ec143a
	CRC32	f7310f6c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\