The NETAPI32.DLL is Missing Error can appear due to many reasons. Below you will find out how to fix NETAPI32.DLL is Missing error in Windows 10. The Netapi32.dll may have been corrupted or damaged by malware. The error may also appear if the files has been deleted or updated by any application. Most games and applications require this dll file to function properly.

Some examples of NETAPI32.DLL is Missing Error are listed below:

• The file NETAPI32.DLL is missing.
• NETAPI32.DLL Access Violation.
• NETAPI32.DLL not found.
• Cannot register NETAPI32.DLL.
• Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\\NETAPI32.DLL.
• Cannot start DEVELOPER NETWORK. A required component is missing: NETAPI32.DLL. Please install DEVELOPER NETWORK again.
• This application failed to start because NETAPI32.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

How to Fix NETAPI32.DLL is Missing Error in Windows 10

1. Go to Start
2. Search for Command Prompt
3. Right click on the icon
4. Select Run as Administrator
5. Type the command: regsvr32 /u NETAPI32.DLL
6. Press ENTER. This will UN-REGISTER the dll file.
7. Now Type the command: regsvr32 /i NETAPI32.DLL
8. Press ENTER. This will RE-REGISTER the file
9. Close command prompt
10. Restart the app that was giving the error.

The issue should be solved once you perform the mentioned steps. But in any case if it does not work try the below secondary options to fix the issue:

• After performing the above steps, reboot your PC and try starting the app or game again to see if the error still exists.
• You can download the dll file and and put it in the installation folder of the app or game. This works when the file has been deleted from the system by some malware or other app
• You may try to go back to a restore point if the app or game was working properly initially. This is when after you have installed some app and after which the game or app starts to throw the dll missing error.

That’s all you need to do to fix NETAPI32.DLL is Missing error in Windows 10. You may also like to check out How to fix Windows 10 creators update black screen issue.