encapi32.dll: download the file and fix the error

32-bit (x86) Microsoft Encarta Scanned by antivirus

encapi32.dll is a file of the software Microsoft Encarta (“Encarta API DLL”), published by Microsoft Corporation. Version offered here: Version 4.06.0017, 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 encapi32.dll

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

⇓ Download encapi32.dll .zip file: the DLL + its instructions · downloaded 2,119 times

Version: Version 4.06.0017
Architecture: 32-bit (x86)
Size: 20.99 KB
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation

Then:

Extract encapi32.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: 22a18b8a25d3f5c82a802bb3c0945c9a6922cc1b89d8248a34a8b24843216d43 · Check on VirusTotal · Product: Microsoft Encarta

Method 2 · complete · depends on the program

Reinstall the program that shows the error

The program normally provides encapi32.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 encapi32.dll

The program can't start because encapi32.dll is missing.
Error loading encapi32.dll. The specified module could not be found.
Failed to load encapi32.dll

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