Description
Creation date: 10.02.2103 02:06:03
File version: 10.0.22621.3233
Antivirus scan: ✅ OK
Category: System
File size: 32.1 kb.
Architecture: 64-bit (x64)
✅ This file is compatible with 64-bit Windows and ❌ will not work on a 32-bit operating system.
How to determine your system architecture: Press keys Win+R , enter symbols wmic os get osarchitecture , press Enter.
Digital file signature api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Issuer: Microsoft Code Signing PCA 2010
Encryption algorithm: SHA256
Time stamp: Feb 22 04:59:26 2024 GMT
Signature status: valid
The api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll is a system-level dynamic-link library (DLL) file used in the Microsoft Windows operating system. This DLL contains essential functions for console-related operations and core Windows functionality.
SHA-1: b6ec91f1508003abc92c8d0af28276218361a841
SHA-256: a4de93f214dc26f1389387d0a60e42be25e2700fe3681ef902460d67ee5d3cb6
Where it is used
This DLL file is typically used by various Windows components, including:
- Windows itself for managing console input/output (I/O) operations.
- Command-line tools and applications that require console interaction.
- Applications that handle text-based user interfaces or logging functionalities.
Errors related to api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
If you encounter errors related to this DLL, such as:
- "api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll not found"
- "missing api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll"
- "error loading api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll"
these could indicate issues with missing, corrupted, or outdated system files. These errors often prevent programs from running correctly and may affect the overall stability of your system.
File security
The file characteristics suggest that it is a safe and legitimate part of the Windows operating system. It has no known viruses or substitutes, but as with any system file, it's important to ensure its integrity through regular updates and scans.
FAQ
How to fix api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll missing error?
Download the correct file and copy it to the required program folder.
Is api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll safe?
The original api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll file was scanned by the antivirus, result: "OK".
Can I delete api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll ?
You can move the file to a temporary folder and try to replace.
To fix the following errors:
api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll was not found
The code execution cannot proceed because api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll was not found
Failed to load api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
The procedure entry point ... could not be located in api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
1. Download links:
2b. Also try to copy to bin, lib folders.
2c. Try to copy api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll C:\Program Files (x86)\Your program\
👉 Back up the files before you replace them.
How do I switch to the current Windows directory?
- Press and hold the key "win" on the keyboard and press the key "r" , then write %windir% and press the key Enter.
How to switch to the directory Program Files (x86) ?
- Press Win+R then enter %ProgramFiles(x86)% and after press Enter.
Advanced users only:
3. Copy into the folder C:\Windows\System32\
3b. Copy into the folder C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
How to fix errors
- Reinstall the program: If a specific application is causing issues, reinstalling the program might resolve any missing or corrupted DLL files associated with it.
- Update Windows: Ensuring your operating system is up to date can help fix issues caused by outdated system files. Run Windows Update to check for and install available updates.
- Manually replace api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll (as a last resort): If you have downloaded the correct version of this DLL, you can manually replace it in the appropriate system directory. However, proceed with caution as incorrect replacements can cause further issues.
Conclusion
The api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll is a critical system file used by Windows for managing console operations. Ensuring its integrity through regular updates and maintaining a clean system can help avoid common errors associated with this DLL.