How to Fix Advapi32.dll Errors
There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file is a bad idea.
You should never download advapi32.dll from a DLL download site.
Getting a copy of the file from a validated, authentic source is always the safest way.
Restore advapi32.dll from the Recycle Bin.
Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.
launch the sfc /scannow System File Checker commandto replace a missing or corrupt copy of the advapi32.dll file.
This method is more likely to fix the errors than the ones below.
Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.
Update the drivers for hardware devicesthat might be related to the file.
Install any available Windows updates.
Repair your installation of Windows.
If you’ve made it to this step, then the individual troubleshooting advice from above has been unsuccessful.
Test your box memoryand thentest your hard drive.
I’ve left the majority of hardware troubleshooting to the last step below.
Use a free registry cleanerto repair registry issues that may be causing advapi32.dll errors.
Perform a clean installation of Windows.
If none of the above steps have corrected the error, this should be your next course of action.
All the information on your hard drive will be erased if you complete this step.
Troubleshoot for a hardware problemif any errors persist.
