Steam_api.dll error while launching the game

[dhirubhai]

I get an error while launching the game like this: steam_api.dll is missing. How to fix it? Any solutions please.

 

[Boidster]

You might need to re-install the Steam client. That file is not part of the 7D2D installation, so I don't think the usual "validate files" will work. Does the main Steam user interface work?

 

[JCrook1028]

No offense meant but it has to be asked. Are you playing a game you purchased or a pirated version?

 

[IDNeon]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/22380/discussions/0/648813576148197714/

Seems to be common enough and solved by running as admin.

 

[unholyjoe]

not 100% if you read the entire thread, some people still having issues. i didnt read anywhere in that thread where anybody trid to uninstall and reinstall steam.

so try as @Boidster suggests and uninstall steam and reinstall it.

good luck

 

[dhirubhai]

Thanks for your suggestions but reinstalling didn't solve my problem. But ultimately, I found the solution that worked for me. I downloaded the steam_api.dll from this link: https://dlldownloads.com/steam_api-dll/ and replaced the older file with the newer one. Then, I rebooted the PC and then actually I don't have any problems till now.