Never download .dll files from random "DLL fixer" websites, as these are frequently bundled with malware. Stick to official Steam sources.
If you are using a copy of the game that includes a "crack," your antivirus (like Windows Defender) might have flagged the modified steam_api.dll as a "false positive" and moved it to quarantine. steam-api.dll for hitman absolution
: Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select Properties > Installed Files , and click Verify integrity of game files . Never download
The steam-api.dll relies on the Visual C++ runtime. Repairing it often fixes hidden issues. select Properties > Installed Files