Error The procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate could not be located in the dynamic link library api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll or The program can’t start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. is usually caused by corrupt or outdated Visual C++ Redist where another program has overwritten the libraries, or the program you are trying to run requires a newer version of the Visual C++. The latest one is 2017. The second most common for this issue to occur is when Windows Updates are outdated or the KB2999226 (Universal CRT) has failed. You cannot install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 redist (runtime) unless you have Windows Update KB2999226 installed (at least on Windows 7 64-bit SP1).
Method 1: Check for and Install Windows Updates
On Windows 10
- Click Start
- Choose Settings
- Choose Update and Security
- Choose Windows Updates
- Click Check for Updates
- If there are updates, you’ll see a message telling you that important or optional updates are available, or telling you to review important or optional updates, click the message to view the updates to install.
- In the list, enable the checkboxes for the updates Important or Optional, and then click Install.
On Windows 7
- Click Start
- Type Updates
- Choose Windows Updates
- Choose Check for Updates
- Install the Updates, and Reboot the PC.
The one we are looking for through Windows Update is the Universal CRT Update KB2999226 which can also be downloaded and installed as a stand alone package from (here).
For Windows 7 Only:
If the issue is still not resolved on Windows 7 after running the updates and install the KB2999226 manually, then follow these steps:
- Hold the Windows Key and Press R. In the Run Dialog, type cmd and Click OK.
- In the command prompt window, type net stop wuauserv
- Then type ren c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir WuRedir1
Then run the Windows Update again, reboot multiple times and check to make sure that all the updates are installed.
Method 2: Reinstalling Visual C++ Redistributable
The application giving you that error can have Visual C++ Redistributable as dependency. Installing the package could fix the problem – since some programs are older, and are dependent on older versions of the C Package, it would be best to check the software requirements or with the vendor to find out which version of C is needed. If you find it out, then download and install that specific version using the steps below, else follow these steps to go with the latest version.
- Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 for your PC with the right architecture.
- Run the vcredist_x32.exe (32 bit) or vcredist_x64.exe (64 bit) and select Uninstall
- Run the Visual C++ Redistributable setup again and select Install
Method 3: Reinstalling Printer Drivers
If the above fails, then as per suggestions from some users this method should be used (it does no harm, and will simply reinstall the drivers if nothing else).
- Open the start menu, type and select ‘Control Panel’ and then select ‘Uninstall a program’ under Programs. In Windows 8/10, press Windows Key + X and then select ‘Programs and Features’
- Scroll through the list of installed programs and double click your printer software. Follow the prompt to uninstall.
- Visit your printer vendor’s website. You can do that with a simple Google search.
- Go to the ‘Support’ page and then enter the model number for your printer there.
- When the software for your printer is displayed, select the correct standalone driver with the right architecture (32 bit or 63 bit) for your PC and then download it.
- Run the printer software you downloaded
Method 4: System Restore
If you have a restore point created, and the program was working let’s say a few days ago then doing a system restore may also fix the issue, do this only if all of the above suggestions have failed. You can view the system restore guide (here). This guide was written using Windows 10 but it also works for Windows Vista, 7 and 8.
