Error: The program cannot start because sqmapi.dll is missing on your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. (Unable to install SP1)

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I can't install windows SP1 "the program can't start because sqmapi.dll is missing on your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. »
How can I fix?

First of all, please see - How to use the tool File Checker system to resolve missing or damaged on Windows Vista or Windows 7 system files

If execution of the System File Checker does not have the Service Pack Setup error, then suggest that you Configure the system to boot before attempting to apply SP1 to exclude interference from 3rd party software - How to solve a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

You can also try to download and save the full, stand-alone SP1 package, create a new folder on the root drive (the drive where Windows is installed on, usually C:\), name the SP folder, and then move the SP1 downloaded & saved in this folder.
Configure the system to boot, then try another attempt at installation of SP1.

The full, stand-alone SP1 packages can be downloaded and saved this page-

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)

Click on the button continue to validate Windows 7, and then click the download in the download for your system architecture (Windows6. 1 - KB976932 - X 86 .exe or Windows6. 1 - KB976932 - X 64 .exe) to start the download.

If no joy, contact Microsoft for assistance to get SP1 installed
https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?Gprid=14019&St=1

Launch the request for assistance by clicking on the edition of Windows 7 is installed.

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