Setupapi.dll is Not Found or Missing: 3 Ways to Restore it

Restoring your system can help with this error

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Updated onNovember 7, 2024

updated onNovember 7, 2024

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Sometimes you can encounter aLibrary not found setupapi.dllmessage, and this can be a major issue since this error will prevent basic Windows components from running, so let’s see how we can fix this error.

What is Windows Setup API?

This is a system component that handles general setup functions and device installation functions on Windows.

What can I do if setupapi.dll is missing?

1. Use System Restore

A few users were unable to boot to Windows due to this error, and if this happens, you need toaccess Safe Modeand run System Restore from there.

2. Run SFC and DISM scan

Keep in mind that some of these commands might take a while, so don’t interrupt them.

3. Reset Windows

For detailed instructions, check our dedicated guide on how tofactory reset Windows 11.

As you can see setupapi.dll is an essential Windows file, and if it’s missing, the only option is to restore your installation or repair it.

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Setupapi.dll is Not Found or Missing: 3 Ways to Restore it#

What can I do if setupapi.dll is missing?#

1. Use System Restore#

2. Run SFC and DISM scan#

3. Reset Windows#

Setupapi.dll is Not Found or Missing: 3 Ways to Restore it

What can I do if setupapi.dll is missing?

1. Use System Restore

2. Run SFC and DISM scan

3. Reset Windows