{"id":25879,"date":"2024-03-08T06:43:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/docs\/greencloud-documents\/linux-operating-systems\/how-to-fix-wlanapi-dll-not-found-or-missing-errors-on-windows-server-2022\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:45:48","slug":"how-to-fix-wlanapi-dll-not-found-or-missing-errors-on-windows-server-2022","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/how-to-fix-wlanapi-dll-not-found-or-missing-errors-on-windows-server-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Wlanapi.dll Not Found or Missing Errors on Windows server 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wlanapi.dll is an important Windows system file that is responsible for running the Wireless LAN API (Application Programming Interface). This file enables wireless networking functionality on your device. However, many users have reported issues when encountering the \u201cWlanapi.dll not found or missing error\u201d when using their computers.Because this DLL file is necessary in order for the Wireless LAN service to run properly in some versions of Window Server, it&#8217;s more commonly seen when attempting to use a wireless device or when installing a program that needs access to that service. VPNs are one example.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25885 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-1024x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-20x4.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2-32x7.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe wlanapi.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft&#8217;s operating system<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-14\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block tech-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How to Fix Wlanapi.dll Errors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this article, the solution to fix Wlanapi.dll not Found or missing error is to install the Wireless LAN Service feature<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to fix Wlanapi.dll not found or missing error on Windows Server 2022 | VPS Tutorial\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hGQz6TU85Vs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Open the PowerShell console as administrator and make sure that the\u00a0<strong>Wireless LAN Service<\/strong>\u00a0is not installed.<\/p>\n<pre>Get-WindowsFeature *Wireless*<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25887 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-1024x94.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-1024x94.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-300x27.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-768x70.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-20x2.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3-32x3.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B3.png 1277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use this command to install Wireless LAN Service on Window Server:<\/p>\n<pre>Install-WindowsFeature -Name Wireless-Networking<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25889 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-1024x108.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-1024x108.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-768x81.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-20x2.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4-32x3.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B4.png 1284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When finished, restart your server and check again<\/p>\n<p>Or install the <strong>Wireless LAN Service<\/strong>\u00a0using the Server Manager (Add Roles and Features -&gt; Features).<\/p>\n<p>Open the Server Manager, click Add Roles and Features, and proceed with installation until you reach the Features page -&gt; Select the <strong>Wireless LAN Service<\/strong> then Install the installation process will start.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25893 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B5.png 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25895 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-1024x629.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-1024x629.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-20x12.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B6.png 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25897 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-1024x652.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/b7.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When finished, restart your server and check again<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Wlanapi.dll not found or missing error can be frustrating and can cause disruption to your wireless network functions.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully this article has provided you with a way to resolve the Wlanapi.dll not found or missing error so you can use your device without any problems.<\/p>\n<p>Good Luck!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greencloudvps.com\/billing\/aff.php?aff=2871\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2.png 1280w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2-768x128.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KVM-VPS_banner_2-20x3.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wlanapi.dll is an important Windows system file that is responsible for running the Wireless LAN API (Application Programming Interface). 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