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This guide helps you resolve the api-ms-win-crt-runtime dll is missing error on Windows.

Install the Visual C++ Redistributable

  1. Download and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable directly from Microsoft.
  2. Restart your computer after the installation completes.
  3. Re-open Awesome Golf Simulator.

Only download the redistributable from the official Microsoft website.

Run Windows Update

If the error persists, run Windows Update and install all available updates. Windows updates can supply or repair the Universal C Runtime on older or partially updated systems.

Reinstall Awesome Golf Simulator

If neither step above resolves the error, uninstall and reinstall Awesome Golf Simulator to allow the installer to attempt the Visual C++ Redistributable installation again.