sf::Music on Windows: api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll: cannot open shared object file

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The error message you're encountering, api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll: cannot open shared object file, suggests that the required Windows DLL file is missing or not accessible. This issue is related to the Visual C++ Redistributable package, which is needed to run programs that are built with Visual C++.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

  1. Ensure that you have the appropriate Visual C++ Redistributable package installed on your Windows system. You can download the package from the Microsoft website. Make sure to choose the version that matches your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and the version of Visual Studio used to build the program.

  2. If you already have the Visual C++ Redistributable installed, try repairing or reinstalling it to ensure that all necessary DLL files are properly installed.

  3. Verify that the DLL file api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll is present in the correct location on your system. It should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.

  4. If the DLL file is missing or corrupted, you can try repairing your Windows installation using the System File Checker (SFC) tool. Open a Command Prompt as administrator and run the following command:

    bash
    sfc /scannow

    This command will scan your system files for any issues and attempt to repair them.

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to seek further assistance or consult the documentation for the specific library or framework you're using (e.g., SFML) for additional troubleshooting steps.