How to solve "api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing" error

If you are trying to open newly installed software after the year 2015 you might have encountered the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing error and crashing of the program on the startup. You might have tried reinstalling the software all over again without any luck. I personally encountered the issue when I was trying to install Solidworks 2016 and pyhton 3.6.1

 Turns out the errors lies in the Universal C runtime in Windows. It is a component that ensures proper functionality in the operating system. Precisely, the error is encountered in devices built using Visual Studio 2015 or above, which relies on sections of the Universal C Runtime in Windows. Some versions of Windows do not contain the necessary sections of the Universal C Runtime, or contain the wrong version for Visual Studio 2015.

This happens most commonly on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems, but has been seen on Windows Embedded 7 systems as well. When this is the cause of the crash, the following error will appear when launching the application: 

The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing from the computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. 

To resolve this error, manually install KB2999226 (Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows) from Microsoft's website. To install this update, you will need Windows Update on your system. Specific instructions are available here.

Unce the installation completes reboot the device and you are good to go. Enjoy!

PS: A complete system update will also do the trick.

 How to fix api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing

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