The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing

Question

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SketchUp.exe - System Error
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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.
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OK  
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Answer 1

This dll file missing error means your Windows did not install the following component:

• Microsoft  Visual C++ Redistributable Package 2015 (x86 and x64)