apigid32.dll: download the file and fix the error

32-bit (x86) APIGID32 Dynamic Link Library Scanned by antivirus

apigid32.dll is a file of the software APIGID32 Dynamic Link Library (“APIGID32 DLL - Utility DLL for the VB Programmer's Guide to the Win32 API”), published by Desaware Inc.. Version offered here: 5.1.0.0, 32-bit.

An error message appears when the program concerned starts if this file is missing, deleted or corrupted. Two methods can fix the error, below.

Method 1 · quick · about 1 minute

Download only apigid32.dll

Ideal if only this file is reported missing: you replace a single file, without reinstalling anything.

⇓ Download apigid32.dll .zip file: the DLL + its instructions · downloaded 2,461 times

Version: 5.1.0.0
Architecture: 32-bit (x86)
Size: 64 KB
Publisher: Desaware Inc.

Then:

Extract apigid32.dll from the zip file and copy it to the folder of the program showing the error (where its .exe file is).
Still getting the error? Copy it to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (64-bit Windows) or C:\Windows\System32 (32-bit Windows), then restart.

SHA-256: 7a3169fe5b891779e82b09183a5219974cbf99e7566781469abed560a37bbc7c · Check on VirusTotal · Product: APIGID32 Dynamic Link Library

Method 2 ·complete · depends on the program

Reinstall the program that shows the error

The program normally provides apigid32.dll itself, in the exact version it expects. Recommended if several files are missing or if the error comes back.

Settings › Apps › Installed apps: uninstall the program or game concerned.
Reinstall it from its original setup program, then restart your computer.

Error messages related to apigid32.dll

The program can't start because apigid32.dll is missing.
Error loading apigid32.dll. The specified module could not be found.
Failed to load apigid32.dll

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