{"id":25784,"date":"2025-08-03T05:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/?p=25784---69a97e0c-ba18-494f-8390-1feb23d6452a"},"modified":"2025-08-03T05:30:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:30:36","slug":"api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Fix for api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll Error Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have encountered an api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll error message on your computer. This error typically occurs when a program fails to properly execute after the installation of the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file. However, do not worry, we are here to help you resolve this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive into the solution, it&#8217;s important to note that we do not recommend downloading dll files from third-party sites or using third-party tools to download dll files. These files can be dangerous and may cause more harm than good. Instead, we recommend using a trusted PC cleaner and registry cleaner like SpyZooka to fix your dll issues for free.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get back to the issue at hand. The api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file that is used by Windows operating systems to communicate with devices. When this file is missing or corrupt, you may encounter errors such as &#8220;api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll is missing&#8221; or &#8220;api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll not found&#8221;.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#What_is_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll\" title=\"What is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\">What is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#Common_Error_Messages\" title=\"Common Error Messages\">Common Error Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#What_causes_a_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_error_message\" title=\"What causes a api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll error message?\">What causes a api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll error message?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#Is_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_safe_or_harmful\" title=\"Is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll safe or harmful?\">Is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll safe or harmful?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#How_to_Solve_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_Error_Messages\" title=\"How to Solve api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll Error Messages\">How to Solve api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll Error Messages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#1_Download_SpyZooka\" title=\"1. Download SpyZooka\">1. Download SpyZooka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#2_Restart_Your_PC\" title=\"2. Restart Your PC\">2. Restart Your PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#3_Run_a_Full_Antivirus_Scan\" title=\"3. Run a Full Antivirus Scan\">3. Run a Full Antivirus Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#4_Run_Windows_System_File_Checker_and_DISM\" title=\"4. Run Windows System File Checker and DISM\">4. Run Windows System File Checker and DISM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#5_Update_Your_Drivers\" title=\"5. Update Your Drivers\">5. Update Your Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberlab.com\/dll\/api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll\/#6_Reinstall_the_Program\" title=\"6. Reinstall the Program\">6. Reinstall the Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll\"><\/span>What is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have ever encountered an error message related to the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file, you may be wondering what it is and what it does. In this section, we will provide an overview of this file and its purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Error_Messages\"><\/span>Common Error Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file that is used by the Windows operating system to manage device queries. If this file becomes corrupted, missing, or outdated, you may encounter error messages such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll is missing&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The file api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll is not found&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_error_message\"><\/span>What causes a api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll error message?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are several reasons why you may encounter an error message related to the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file. Some of the most common causes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corrupted or missing DLL file: If the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file becomes corrupted or is deleted, you may encounter an error message when trying to use a program that relies on this file.<\/li>\n<li>Outdated drivers: If your device drivers are outdated, you may encounter issues with the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file.<\/li>\n<li>Malware infection: If your computer becomes infected with malware, it may damage or delete important system files such as the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_safe_or_harmful\"><\/span>Is api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll safe or harmful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file is a critical system file that is required for the proper functioning of your Windows operating system. As such, it is not recommended to delete or modify this file unless you are an experienced computer user.<\/p>\n<p>While the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file itself is not harmful, it is possible for malware to disguise itself as this file in order to infect your computer. As such, it is important to keep your antivirus software up to date and to be cautious when downloading files from the internet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Solve_api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1dll_Error_Messages\"><\/span>How to Solve api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll Error Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing an error message related to api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll, don&#8217;t worry. There are several steps you can take to solve this issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Download_SpyZooka\"><\/span>1. Download SpyZooka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SpyZooka is a free tool that can help you fix issues related to DLL errors, including those related to api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll. You can download SpyZooka from their official website. Once you have downloaded and installed SpyZooka, run a scan to detect and fix any issues related to DLL errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Restart_Your_PC\"><\/span>2. Restart Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, simply restarting your PC can help solve DLL errors, including those related to api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll. Restarting your PC can help clear up any issues related to the operating system, and can help solve issues related to DLL errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Run_a_Full_Antivirus_Scan\"><\/span>3. Run a Full Antivirus Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Malware or viruses can sometimes display fake DLL error messages on your computer to trick you into clicking them or buying something to fix them. Running a full antivirus scan can help remove any malware or viruses that may be causing issues related to DLL errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Run_Windows_System_File_Checker_and_DISM\"><\/span>4. Run Windows System File Checker and DISM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>System File Checker and DISM are built-in tools from Windows that can help solve DLL errors in the Windows operating system. To run System File Checker, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type &#8220;sfc \/scannow&#8221; without quotes. To run DISM, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type &#8220;DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth&#8221; without quotes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Update_Your_Drivers\"><\/span>5. Update Your Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outdated drivers can sometimes be related to DLL errors. Checking that all your drivers are up-to-date with SpyZooka is another option to help solve DLL errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reinstall_the_Program\"><\/span>6. Reinstall the Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If all else fails, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the program to reinstall the correct DLL to solve your DLL error messages.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if you&#8217;re experiencing issues related to api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll, there are several steps you can take to solve the issue. By following the steps outlined above, you can get your PC back up and running smoothly in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have encountered an api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll error message on your computer. This error typically occurs when a program fails to properly execute after the installation of the api-ms-win-devices-query-l1-1-1.dll file. However, do not worry, we are here to help you resolve this issue. 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