Vssapi.dll download

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Description:
Microsoft® Volume Shadow Copy Requestor/Writer Services API DLL
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Since you decided to visit this page, chances are you’re either looking for vssapi.dll file, or a way to fix the “vssapi.dll is missing” error. Look through the information below, which explains how to resolve your issue. On this page, you can download the vssapi.dll file as well.

What is Vssapi.dll?

Vssapi.dll a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file, developed by Microsoft, which is referred to essential system files of the Windows OS. It usually contains a set of procedures and driver functions, which may be applied by Windows.

What is Vssapi.dll used for?

Vssapi.dll file, also known as Microsoft® Volume Shadow Copy Requestor/Writer Services API DLL, is commonly associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. It is an essential component, which ensures that Windows programs operate properly. Thus, if the vssapi.dll file is missing, it may negatively affect the work of the associated software.

What is Vssapi.dll is missing error mean?

There are multiple reasons that may cause vssapi.dll errors. These include Windows registry issues, malicious software, faulty applications, etc.

Error messages related to the vssapi.dll file can also indicate that the file has been incorrectly installed, corrupted or removed.

Other common vssapi.dll errors include:

  • “vssapi.dll is missing”
  • “vssapi.dll error loading”
  • “vssapi.dll crash”
  • “vssapi.dll was not found”
  • “vssapi.dll could not be located”
  • “vssapi.dll Access Violation”
  • “The procedure entry point vssapi.dll error”
  • “Cannot find vssapi.dll”
  • “Cannot register vssapi.dll”
vssapi.dll - System Error The program can`t start because vssapi.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix problem.

How to fix Vssapi.dll missing error?

If the “vssapi.dll is missing” error occurs, you may use one of the methods below – manual or automatic – to solve the problem. The manual method assumes that you download the vssapi.dll file and put it inside the game/application installation folder, while the second method is much easier as it allows you to automatically fix the error with minimum effort.

Method 1: Download Vssapi.dll

Search through available versions of vssapi.dll from the list below, select the correct file and press the “Download” link. If you cannot decide which version to choose, read the article below or use the automatic method to resolve the issue

Vssapi.dll, 11 available versions

Bits & Version File size Checksums
32bit 6.3.9600.16384 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 196d6669886bf74a9a33f62c7b987e39
SHA1
SHA1 dad079ff6d8acca78f7a9c40829a6466860bdb6e
32bit 6.2.9200.16420 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 6e1100ebe08358c72dd8297cb029d4eb
SHA1
SHA1 9621f9035e92515a0b419eb4b684898145900a30
32bit 6.1.7601.17514 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 13337a3fb17f2242487fd45488ed0485
SHA1
SHA1 ce4bd4ad58af29079c01d69726ac9ce7112df5bc
32bit 6.0.6001.18000 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 00de6e95c16103d25411789156c4928c
SHA1
SHA1 cf40c5af30db1a2e8ade72fbecd65aa53512cde0
64bit 6.0.6001.18000 1.4 MB
MD5
MD5 dd50e8c7b57033ac3316741f6bdc5359
SHA1
SHA1 1776886678df9edb1551089c5b047512ca1bb6b7
32bit 5.1.2600.5512 420.5 KB
MD5
MD5 abe856be3a36eaeec4a99e01e30929ad
SHA1
SHA1 f6337f3fa58263070f8be5d64cafdda7d0808c14
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 420.5 KB
MD5
MD5 7edd7cd7193017e6010a3fac38fc9dcf
SHA1
SHA1 6417e10cebbe9709b167c38d68c2e968ccfba7b9
32bit 10.0.14393.0 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 153b4ae88989481f1f881d416f29285d
SHA1
SHA1 3a5fc2b66b9e324d34dabbe758e46ac753645348
64bit 10.0.14393.0 1.5 MB
MD5
MD5 650d1ec42258a07f718f9dfdcbbe5a4c
SHA1
SHA1 e49d7e91c72a713c1d26f33808199279452f1dcc
32bit 10.0.10586.0 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 48b40f785282a3f86fe38b4374235680
SHA1
SHA1 dcc83fdcbbcccd1d0f4344562b89c4d66182bc8e
64bit 10.0.10586.0 1.5 MB
MD5
MD5 c87eaacc14dad154e6d6c7572ed3b969
SHA1
SHA1 1a00ec83be5a460e1a94be0b4e527663919c4ba8

How to choose the correct version of Vssapi.dll?

First, look through descriptions in the table above and select the proper file for your program. Pay attention to whether it’s a 64-, or 32-bit file, as well as the language it uses. For 64-bit programs, use 64-bit files if they are listed above.

It’s best to choose those dll files which language corresponds to the language of your program, if possible. We also recommend downloading the latest versions of dll files for an up-to-date functionality.

Where to place the Vssapi.dll file?

To repair the “vssapi.dll is missing” error, put the file inside the application/game installation folder. Alternatively, you can place the vssapi.dll file within the Windows system directory.

How to register Vssapi.dll?

If putting the missing vssapi.dll file into the proper directory doesn’t solve the problem, you’ll have to register it. To do so, copy your DLL file to the C:\Windows\System32 folder, and open a command prompt with admin rights. There, type “regsvr32 vssapi.dll” and press Enter.

Method 2: Fix the missing Vssapi.dll error automatically

With WikiDll Fixer you can automatically repair vssapi.dll errors. The utility will not only download the correct version of vssapi.dll for absolutely free and suggest the right directory to install it but also resolve other issues related to the vssapi.dll file.
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  • Step 2: Install the utility by following simple installation instructions.
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Method 3: Update drivers to restore missing .dll files

Driver updates for the Windows operating system, as well as for network adapters, monitors, printers, etc., can be independently downloaded and installed from the Windows Update Center or by using specialized utilities.

OPTION 1 - Automatic Device Drivers Update

Outbyte Driver Updater automatically updates drivers on Windows. Routine driver updates are now a thing of the past!
  • Step 1: Download the Outbyte Driver Updater
  • Step 2: Install the application
  • Step 3: Launch the app
  • Step 4: Driver Updater will scan your system for outdated and missing drivers
  • Step 5: Click Update to automatically update all drivers

OPTION 2 - Manually Update Device Drivers

  • Step 1: Go to Taskbar' search box - write Device Manager - choose Device Manager
  • Step 2: Select a category to look at the devices' names - make right-click the one that needs to be updated
  • Step 3: Choose Search automatically for updated driver software
  • Step 4: Look at Update Driver, and select it
  • Step 5: Windows might not be able to find the new driver. In this case, the user can see the driver on the manufacturer's website, where all the necessary instructions are available

Method 4: Scan your PC for malware to fix vssapi.dll error

Sometimes vssapi.dll error can happen because of malware on your computer. The malicious software can intentionally corrupt DLL files in order to substitute them with its own malicious files. Therefore, your number one priority should be to scan your computer for malware and eliminate it as soon as possible.

OPTION 1 - Windows Defender

The new version of Windows 10 has a built-in application called "Windows Defender", which allows you to check your computer for viruses and remove malware, which is difficult to remove in a running operating system. In order to use the Windows Defender Offline scan, go to the settings (Start - Gear icon or Win + I key), select "Update and Security" and go to the "Windows Defender" section.
How to use Windows Defender Offline Scan
  • Step 1: Press Win key or click on Start and click on Gear icon. Alternatively press Win + I key combination.
  • Step 2: Select Update and Security option and go to Windows Defender section.
  • Step 3: At the bottom of the defender settings there is the checkbox " Windows Defender Offline scan". To start it, click "Scan Now". Note that you have to save all unsaved data before rebooting your PC.

After clicking “Scan Now” burton, the computer will reboot and automatically start searching viruses and malware. Upon completion of the scan, the computer will restart, and in the notifications, you will see a report on the completed scan.

OPTION 2 - Outbyte Antivirus

Outbyte products are one of the most popular and effective to fight malware and unwanted programs, and they will come in handy even when you have a high-quality third-party antivirus installed. Scanning in the new version of Malwarebytes can be performed in real time and manually. To initiate manual scan please follow the steps below:
  • Step 1: Launch the Outbyte program and click Scan Now button. Also, you can select Scan option on the left side of the program’s window and click Full Scan. The system will begin scanning and you will be able to see the scan results.
  • Step 2: Select items that you want to quarantine and press “Quarantine Selected” button. When quarantined, you may be prompted to reboot the computer.
  • Step 3: After the program has been restarted, you can delete all quarantined objects by going to the appropriate section of the program or restore some of them if it turned out that after quarantining something from your software began to work incorrectly.

Method 5: Fix Vssapi.dll missing error with System File Checker (SFC)

Many users are familiar with the sfc / scannow system file integrity check command, which automatically checks and fixes protected Windows system files. To execute this command, you have to run command prompt as administrator.
  • Step 1: Start the command line as an administrator in Windows by pressing Win key on your keyboard and typing "Command Prompt" in the search field, then - right-click on the result and select Run as administrator. Alternatively, you can press Win + X key combination which will open the menu where you can select Command Prompt (Admin).
  • Step 2: Type sfc / scannow while in Command Prompt and hit Enter.

After entering the command, a system check will begin. It will take a while, so please be patient. Once operation is complete you will get the message “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.” or “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them”.

Keep in mind that System File Checker (SFC) cannot fix integrity errors for those system files that are currently being used by operating system. To fix these files you have to run SFC command through the command prompt in the Windows recovery environment. You can get into Windows Recovery Environment from the login screen, by clicking Shutdown, then holding down the Shift key while selecting Restart.

In Windows 10, you can press Win key, select Settings > Update & security > Recovery and under Advanced Startup, click Restart now. You can also boot from the installation disk or bootable USB flash drive with the Windows 10 distribution. On the installation screen select your preferred language and then select “System Restore”. After that, go to “Troubleshooting” > “Advanced Settings” > “Command Prompt”. Once in Command Prompt type the following command: sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows where C is the partition with the installed operating system, and C: \ Windows is the path to the Windows 10 folder.

This operation will take a while and it is important to wait until it is complete. When finished, close the command prompt and restart the computer as usual.

Method 6: Fix corrupted Vssapi.dll file by performing System Restore

System Restore is very useful when you want to fix vssapi.dll error. Using the "System Restore" function, you can choose restore Windows to the date when the vssapi.dll file was not damaged. Thus, restoring Windows to an earlier date cancels changes made to system files. Please follow the steps below to roll back Windows using System Restore and get rid of vssapi.dll error.
  • Step 1: Press the Win + R keys combination to launch Run dialog.
  • Step 2: Type rstrui in the Run text box and click OK or hit Enter. It will open the system recovery utility.
  • Step 3: The “System Restore” window may include the “Choose a different restore point” option. If so, select this option and click Next. Check the “Show more restore points” checkbox to see a complete list of dates.
  • Step 4: Select a date to restore Windows 10. Keep in mind that you need to select a recovery point that will restore Windows to the date when the vssapi.dll error message did not appear.
  • Step 5: Click the "Next" button and then click "Finish" to confirm your restore point.

At this point, your computer will reboot normally and boot up with restored version of Windows, and vssapi.dll error should be resolved.

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