windows - dll file - api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing

 For my case, While I have installed the python 3.9.5 and VS Code 1.56.2 software and trying to run python from windows power shell, I got this prompt "api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing" issue.

Steps to resolve this error:

DOWNLOAD & INSTALL VISUAL C++ REDISTRIBUTABLE FOR VISUAL STUDIO 2015 MANUALLY:

• Visit Microsoft Website’s Software Download Page.
• Select the software language and Click on the ‘Download‘ button
• Now, tick the system type x64 or x86 (As per your PC’s compatibility) and Click on ‘Next‘.The file should now start downloading. Once it is downloaded, double click on the .EXE file to run the program.
• Now, follow the instructions that are being displayed on the screen. Once done, hit finish.

This method should fix api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing error for sure.

Reference:

https://www.intenseclick.com/api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll-is-missing-error/