Fix rastapi.dll Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing rastapi.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent rastapi.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

rastapi.dll file Remote Access TAPI Compliance Layer. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of rastapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download rastapi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download rastapi.dll

4.1 List of rastapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rastapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Remote Access TAPI Compliance Layer

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common rastapi.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to rastapi.dll file. rastapi.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to rastapi.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

rastapi.dll is corrupted
rastapi.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - rastapi.dll
rastapi.dll file error
rastapi.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register rastapi.dll file:
rastapi.dll file could not be loaded
rastapi.dll file doesn't exist

rastapi.dll

Application could not be started because rastapi.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to rastapi.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing rastapi.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix rastapi.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

rastapi.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with rastapi.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to rastapi.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of rastapi.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to rastapi.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the rastapi.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the rastapi.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the rastapi.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace rastapi.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace rastapi.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded rastapi.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of rastapi.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your rastapi.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows 10

File size 242688 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	977fc6cbd88dd215afc2500effbcab49
	SHA1	8e723a11e9f903d8f666551f4315316041181a6a
	SHA256	80826a11bb0f90474475902f190d4eca2a932bbbcdad72fd38ce4184196b3e02
	CRC32	a8a2fa22
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 207872 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1d4d2edb44fc30195daec421ef95f3a8
	SHA1	f00a1f358e0be3400674158967dbf45f00f48eb5
	SHA256	fce7256f3f7323ac2a217a51f70d3543345c7e3d15c6ff090e4e4914b98f5c2f
	CRC32	f846a80d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 194560 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	cf17f4d7b519fe37557cd6202328c76e
	SHA1	72b0b2a6cb82e2a18f69e04a86ac5a21b52cee1a
	SHA256	9f43f30af7c7a1a5982927f1ccf430128524f6f1541926aebd9cf5da45c3f38d
	CRC32	ff078c3e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 82432 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	44c96b48112eb24ae7764ebf1c527000
	SHA1	6cdcf16539ffe831c85aa075a7399e6fe6cd87ad
	SHA256	6691d008c834686906b4841ef27604b0f0e70e668c09cee19369426bf168af44
	CRC32	99507ba7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 69632 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b2e1e4a16edd02396f451f915fa3cbfa
	SHA1	0707445d87af50793eac277b99626cfebd91fad5
	SHA256	950c26edc2e82296761380dc44ac42fc7b4af811e3c7cce74270cfa698e974d3
	CRC32	eddea152
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 69632 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1d6b95871dc006190964b04e5657e35f
	SHA1	ae3061f675aac518fd59044fda8f68bcae7127fb
	SHA256	813f546ecb052166851b3e402da13bf82cc83d36da02af3ded3780feffba3277
	CRC32	94638434
	Example file location	---

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 81408 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	8f8e0ee62d73c72015d43e91bbf62b01
	SHA1	98bbbe5011a1b5c6e2cd6377d34034dd97545146
	SHA256	0ea08c2f751fbde6c80fd0206e57656cd5481c445301028e016031ba655c4dc3
	CRC32	c561cfab
	Example file location	---

Filename rastapi.dll

System Windows XP

File size 58368 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5f7692cec90e2e9aa32cd58321e234b8
	SHA1	0357a3dd57af6714e164ebd444bc6a8e749d82f4
	SHA256	0f76bd005b6fc51ee8b2d167c5e792947f8a8ff1a4fbc7f9cb3572beafc12639
	CRC32	a03c1280
	Example file location	---