McAfee, Inc. McAfee Total Protection DLL HcApi.dll

HcApi.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
[Average Read Time: 4.5 minutes]

McAfee HIP Engine files such as HcApi.dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by McAfee, Inc. for the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention software package.

HcApi.dll was first developed on 08/29/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20). This file version is latest update offered from McAfee, Inc., according to our records.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of HcApi.dll.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)


Recommended Download: Fix HcApi.dll / McAfee Total Protection-related registry issues with WinThruster.

Download Now
WinThruster 2024

Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Average User Rating

 
Vote

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft
| EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: HcApi.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: McAfee HIP Engine
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: McAfee, Inc.
Software Program: McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention
Legal Copyright: Copyright© 2000-2018 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1a84c
Code Size: 152576
Recommended Download (WinThruster): Optimize Your PC and Fix DLL File Association Errors.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


What are HcApi.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library HcApi.dll Errors

HcApi.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like HcApi.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. McAfee Total Protection) could share the same HcApi.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when HcApi.dll is attempted to be loaded either when McAfee Total Protection is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common HcApi.dll errors include:

Your HcApi.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with McAfee Total Protection), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, HcApi.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading McAfee Total Protection, system crash while loading HcApi.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Recommended Download (WinThruster): Optimize Your PC and Fix DLL File Association Errors.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


How to Fix HcApi.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your HcApi.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the HcApi.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed McAfee Total Protection (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling McAfee Total Protection software.

You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall McAfee Total Protection software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

McAfee, Inc.

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many HcApi.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the HcApi.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

Recommended Download (WinThruster): Optimize Your PC and Fix DLL File Association Errors.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your HcApi.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate HcApi.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HcApi.dll files for every applicable version of McAfee Total Protection. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download HcApi.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate McAfee Total Protection folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\Gkp\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve HcApi.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

Recommended Download (WinThruster): Optimize Your PC and Fix DLL File Association Errors.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


Download HcApi.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HcApi.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. McAfee, Inc. typically does not release McAfee Total Protection DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing HcApi.dll and all other DLL files for McAfee Total Protection. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10
Recommended Download (WinThruster): Optimize Your PC and Fix DLL File Association Errors.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


Files Related to HcApi.dll


DLL Files Related to HcApi.dll

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
McRTMui.dll McAfee Runtime MUI API McAfee Runtime MUI (8,6,0,0) 419320 C:\Windows\System32\sru\
McVulVer.dll McAfee Vulnerability Scanner McAfee Vulnerability Scanner (8,0,105,0) 426592 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
LoggingPlatform.dll Logging Platform Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 1508712 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
wataskmanager.dll McAfee WebAdvisor McAfee WebAdvisor (4,1,0,0) 2524776 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
mfeelama.dll McAfee ELAM API SYSCORE (19.5.0.162) 41792 C:\Windows\System32\sru\

Other Files Related to HcApi.dll

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setuperr.log Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 5179 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\
setuperr.log Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 23531 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 6040 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
api-ms-win-core-dateti... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...


RocketPC

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


Browse Other File Extensions in Alphabetical Order :   # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

You are downloading trial software. The purchase of a one-year software subscription at the price of $29.97 USD is required to unlock all software features. Subscription auto-renews at the end of the term (Learn more). By clicking the "Start Download" button above and installing "Software", I acknowledge I have read and agree to the Solvusoft End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy.


Copyright © 1999-2023 ExeFiles.com

X