WinSATAPI.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

WinSATAPI.dll file Windows System Assessment Tool 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 WinSATAPI.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WinSATAPI.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

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Fix WinSATAPI.dll errors

1 Information about WinSATAPI.dll file
2 Errors related to WinSATAPI.dll file
3 How to fix WinSATAPI.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 WinSATAPI.dll

4.1 List of WinSATAPI.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WinSATAPI.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows System Assessment Tool 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 WinSATAPI.dll file related problems

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

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

WinSATAPI.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 303104 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	830104b11bb2a3da398945b851e2e00d
	SHA1	d6a9a10bc1bd50084652eea3bba6370c8a4d41d4
	SHA256	52f0d25de52dbea3b9d37c1fe510745bd61b15bc5663220f784117df42af9b52
	CRC32	2ea93a08
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 322048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	01f912183d4f167c11d234e01fdc162d
	SHA1	c0a18989eaaa5ae7bbcce79f5cbd60ebbdff2300
	SHA256	6d0215e0c4ab812f599b916aa689a95e72da6e4979702cc48ae638ecfa958c4f
	CRC32	92e52714
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows 8

File size 302592 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	36d125c1211e89c7253b55d85be0b6a3
	SHA1	a62d1d4c56af9a51092641bca6801d2af933451a
	SHA256	a5ea6f3a3d226a10f9dd44197c88c91000284f96e343e6caaa225460dc7b1fb8
	CRC32	51844753
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows 7

File size 501248 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	021287c2050fd5db4a8b084e2c38139c
	SHA1	9d503e82f35d35d26961e6fc60a5644dfc3f852b
	SHA256	ea27c640fe0f1e8bae70bef98e663e68a35336bb6d52d56b2367297d22c50648
	CRC32	2a0d5210
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows 7

File size 335872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	81c0fa250ef6dc1c6b3fa2bce81d6c2e
	SHA1	887d9100be65a5671cd87b21683a71f3fb4be31d
	SHA256	b1f7fcda2c8d81cb3661f014745e00423cdda99ad7909c7bb52dbfa414f2f23d
	CRC32	fa44b937
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 444928 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1bcf5ebccf81c840f2677706beff0123
	SHA1	8216e1b57d57370689b119f87ab3b4dae3cf1408
	SHA256	ee67c729818c890fbca96829c34293281e93516021d6c2c185a508ba8ab709a3
	CRC32	f7c4d211
	Example file location	---

Filename WinSATAPI.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 383488 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3fcb7347d2de38488c85a31ea7838a3c
	SHA1	9252cb2dd8184a39c1176012b4ad6396fb4b0a40
	SHA256	b14b008c04370320382237120164aed21aec1c9c956484d04f7070b058ecc24c
	CRC32	c74825a1
	Example file location	---