System Error: This Program Can't Start Because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Is Missing from Your Computer (Opening AutoCAD or F/X CAD)

Issue

When launching AutoCAD or F/X CAD, you received the following error message:

The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Cause

This error is the result of DLL files that are missing from your computer.

Solution

You can resolve this error by running Windows Updates and making sure you’re on the latest version.

Still having the same issue after updating? Install the runtime packages for your version of Windows.