Fix NETAPI32.DLL is Missing Error in Windows 10

 

Solution 1: Try To re-register NETAPI32.DLL From Command Prompt

• Go to the Start button-> search box->Type “command” but DO NOT press ENTER key -> after holding CTRL-Shift press ENTER.

• You will get a permission dialog box->Click on Yes.
• Type the command to un-register the file and press the enter key:

regsvr32 /u NETAPI32.DLL

To re-register type the following command and press the enter key:

regsvr32 /i NETAPI32.DLL

• Exit from the command prompt window and reboot the app that is related to NETAPI32.DLL error and check whether the error is fixed or still there.

Solution 2: Restore NETAPI32.DLL From Recycle Bin

It is also possible that your NETAPI32.DLL may have been unintentionally deleted. So go to the PC’s Recycle Bin to confirming that it’s there or not.

• Open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking on the recycle bin icon.
• Search for the NETAPI32.DLL.
• If the NETAPI32.DLL file appears in the search results, then select it and try to move it to the below-given folder:

Windows 95/98/Me = C:\Windows\System32\

Win NT/2000 = C:\Windows\System32\

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 = C:\Windows\System32\

64-bit Windows = C:\Windows\System32\

After the executing of the above-given trick restart your computer to see netapi32.dll missing error in Windows got resolved or not.

Solution 3: Perform SFC Scan

System file checker is really helpful in solving the missing or corrupted Windows system files especially missing DLL files.

Follow the steps to perform an SFC scan to fix the netapi32.dll missing error:

• Click on Windows icon
• Type cmd, right-click on the command prompt and select run as administrator

• In the command prompt window, type sfc/scannow and press the enter key

• Now, wait for the scanning process to get completed and after that restart your PC

Try to run the program that was showing you the netapi32.dll error and see if the error got fixed or not.

Solution 4: Repair Invalid NETAPI32.DLL Registry Entries

Most of the time it happens that NETAPI32.DLL and other DLL system errors can be related to the problems in the Windows registry. There are several programs that can share the same NETAPI32.DLL file, however, when these programs are changed or unlocked, “orphaned” DLL registry entries are left behind.

But, you can now repair the Windows registry and for this, you have to create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry related to the NETAPI32.DLL:

• Click the Start button
• After this, you have to type “command” in the search box but do not hit the Enter key
• Now hold the CTRL+SHIFT keys together and then hit the ENTER key

• After hitting ENTER key, a dialog box will appear and there you have to click YES
• Now a black box will open with a blinking cursor where you have to type “regedit” and then hit the ENTER key.
• Now you have to select the NETAPI32.DLL related key that you want to keep the backup
• After this, you have to choose Export from the File menu

• Now select the folder from the Save In a list where you want to save the DEVELOPER network backup key
• Make sure that “Selected branch” is selected in the Export Range
• After this, you have to click Save

• After saving, the file is then saved with a .reg file extension and then you will have a backup of NETAPI32.DLL  related registry entry.

Method 5: Scan for Virus

There is a possibility that netapi32.dll missing error appears on Windows because of virus infection or other malicious programs. So, it is advised that you scan your Windows to remove the virus and run the application without getting any error.

To remove viruses, malware or adware scan your Windows PC with Spyhunter. this will help you to get rid of all the malicious programs and make your PC Virus-free without any hassle.

Method 6: Roll Back Drivers

Rollback driver to the previous version of the operating system as it might help you in overcoming the netapi32.dll Windows 10.

Follow the steps to rollback:

• Click on the Windows icon
• Type Device Manager and press the enter key

• Click on the device category to expand for rollback
• Select the device, right-click on it and choose properties

• Click on the Driver tab
• Click on the Roll Back Driver option

• Choose a reason why you are rolling back?
• Click on YES and restart your computer

After the completion of the above steps, the device will get uninstalled from Windows 10 and the earlier driver version will get restored. This will solve the netapi32.dll error.