Missing Windows Modules Installer? - Microsoft Community

i have hp envy windows 8.1, i'm trying play video game, however, first error message missing api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll. after which, uninstalled every version of microsoft visual c++ (several versions 2008-2015)

and attempted reinstall c++ 2015, error code 0x80240017, unspecified error. however, can install c++ 2013, says missing mscvp140.dll or api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll.

i check updates windows several times, , gives me exact same 2 updates. believe problems visual c++ 2015 connected windows modules installer missing, , when in services.msc, it's not there. upon using command prompt scan corrupted system files (via sfc /scannow) error stating windows resource protection cannot perform action. cannot install windows installer redistributable either, because of error windows modules installer. 

unfortunately system restore points made after issue came up, , i'm trying find easiest method fix this, full system restore and/or getting windows upgrade disc (if possible) being last resort. feel though getting windows modules installer start fix else down line, can't find reliable source in download , install it.

hi,

the missing dll errors can resolved if reinstall windows 8.1. steps on how create installation media, please follow steps in article.

if need further assistance, feel free post.

Windows / Windows 8.1 / Performance & system failures