How do I fix API dll missing?

steam_api.dll, File description: Steam Client API

Errors related to steam_api.dll can arise for a few different different reasons. For instance, a faulty application, steam_api.dll has been deleted or misplaced, corrupted by malicious software present on your PC or a damaged Windows registry.

The most commonly occurring error messages are:

  • The program can't start because steam_api.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
  • There was a problem starting steam_api.dll. The specified module could not be found.
  • Error loading steam_api.dll. The specified module could not be found.
  • The code execution cannot proceed because steam_api.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
  • steam_api.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vender for support.

In the vast majority of cases, the solution is to properly reinstall steam_api.dll on your PC, to the Windows system folder. Alternatively, some programs, notably PC games, require that the DLL file is placed in the game/application installation folder.

For detailed installation instructions, see our FAQ.

Additional details about steam_api.dll

steam_api.dll is used by games to access some of Steamworks features and solutions, such as stats and achievements, user authentication, finding game servers, and connect with other Steam users.

Steamworks API also offer Valve Anti-Cheat functionality and DRM protection.

steam_api.dll is commonly found in the install folder of the game using it.

example: \steam\steamapps\common\"Game name"\steam_api.dll , or C:\Program Files (x86)\"Game name"\steam_api.dll


Some games using this file:

  • Call of Duty Black Ops II
  • APB Reloaded
  • Unreal Tournament 3
  • Skyrim
  • Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2015
  • Euro Truck Simulator

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7.9.87.40

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0.11 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: c6577b2e9c7c3e98799081534de8494f

SHA-1: 730a6770f80f6bc6beeb4cd58f441d9f756c353d

Zip file size: 55.8 kb

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7.9.87.40

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: d1953334ed302b2be3c509336e5c53b3

SHA-1: 20867924feab62e443e90f841822a9b43c8c8b12

Zip file size: 56.6 kb

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3.62.82.82

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0.21 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: a40bf56a38edc7f391b1028b73749a8e

SHA-1: fa28b570915a455af719525c0eb92a7ae1b74117

Zip file size: 93 kb

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3.42.61.66

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0.2 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: a83ade32811f1419685e90f592adf505

SHA-1: 840388478557d9a916888451d11c463338684a09

Zip file size: 91.4 kb

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3.27.76.74

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0.21 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: 1147b3abee03804b62f11080588dc950

SHA-1: 1625ed7704f3e6ea8d0e063fbd6170c058957709

Zip file size: 93.5 kb

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3.4.27.90

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0.18 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: bb9b7f88879a2a0acef336d5fcd014ff

SHA-1: a4767af5372cd93d11f2ac05202376147b4c73b8

Zip file size: 87.9 kb

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2.91.48.22

32

0.18 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: d53ffc731969779a8ed3fa7c1c0a138b

SHA-1: 5eb703fd6c9a0adb44d16163a62d9b0521a98ce6

Zip file size: 87.8 kb

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2.37.91.26

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0.14 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API

MD5: 69bee18efe39e0bd24b8ac979b560f39

SHA-1: a80abfb6d95d59536bb83776258d1094054c3595

Zip file size: 77.9 kb

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1.83.31.37

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0.1 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)

MD5: 33b0c87731a30aa830b0fcb09fa47094

SHA-1: 82129e02e9414adcfba3ffb9da3fee7e274e14a6

Zip file size: 54.8 kb

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1.60.88.17

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0.1 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)

MD5: cc3d1ca6401e2ab106733c7bd7489cad

SHA-1: 8bc0e66551efe9e6116b6bd21f57c500005686c3

Zip file size: 53.7 kb

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1.49.4.54

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0.1 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)

MD5: cf096fb00135f5350aa466b3ea3d3b9f

SHA-1: b54e2da07cfba56a1c0ecba06412e619a39e10d5

Zip file size: 54.5 kb

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1.30.50.46

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)

MD5: f043d25aa2b8adc848f13625f5c30f12

SHA-1: 12ee1a1931802942404d0fcca0e82be6b70507fb

Zip file size: 59.5 kb

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1.23.45.93

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)

MD5: fecbbf6833ac8e82175790df1124c7a2

SHA-1: d04a6af645e14f69c79a963f14d8bf3e1e09de3c

Zip file size: 59.5 kb

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1.20.70.94

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave01_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01)

MD5: 0326c06a3305d5768a6be3797d76dcae

SHA-1: c9be5e4594752e3785f4521e70194135f02aae96

Zip file size: 59.4 kb

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0.96.33.48

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01)

MD5: ec6fda83b3ae0f677eee1570ef7452db

SHA-1: 82147b9ca776c7209cf8985be255676a2ad1b0bf

Zip file size: 60.3 kb

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0.91.58.20

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0.12 MB

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Valve Corporation

Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01)

MD5: 47eb9e5c5879a609ab5a126f3b87d907

SHA-1: ca42c65a71870ede512427cde9f37fa4aca645f0

Zip file size: 60.5 kb

How do I fix Steam API dll missing?

In the vast majority of cases, the solution is to properly reinstall steam_api.dll on your PC, to the Windows system folder. Alternatively, some programs, notably PC games, require that the DLL file is placed in the game/application installation folder. For detailed installation instructions, see our FAQ.

What is API dll missing?

The steam_api. dll missing error in 99% of cases appears in games which have been downloaded from torrents and were modified to repacks. However, that doesn't mean the game has virus – it is the common mistake that appears due to the incompatibility of some elements in the modified game and the library.

What causes dll missing?

This may happen when a program is uninstalled/installed or you have tried to clean up space on the hard disk. A recent application installation sometimes overwrites an existing DLL file with an incompatible or invalid DLL file. A malicious program has deleted or damaged a DLL file.

What happens if dll files are missing?

If the DLL file is corrupted or missing from your system, you could receive a DLL file missing message such as “the program cannot start because ***. dll is missing, try reinstalling the program to fix this problem”. Generally, the easiest way to deal with the problem is to restart your computer.