If the SFC scan can't find the original file in its backup folder, the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool can download a fresh copy from Microsoft’s servers.
Many "api-ms-win" errors are tied to the packages. Programs rely on these to run C++ code. api-ms-win-appmodel-unlock-l1-1-0.dll
Disk errors or sudden power loss can damage DLL files. If the SFC scan can't find the original
DLLs are version-specific. Dropping a random version into your System32 folder can cause "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) errors or further system instability. api-ms-win-appmodel-unlock-l1-1-0.dll