Libeay32.dll Error Messages

There are several different ways that libeay32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see libeay32.dll errors:

• "Libeay32.dll Not Found"

• "This application failed to start because libeay32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."

• "Cannot find [PATH]\libeay32.dll"

• "The file libeay32.dll is missing."

• "Cannot start OpenVPN. A required component is missing: libeay32.dll. Please install OpenVPN again."

Libeay32.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs such as the veritoken OpenVPN client.

Cause of Libeay32.dll Errors

In some cases, libeay32.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue or even a hardware failure.

How to Fix Libeay32.dll Errors

Important: Do not download libeay32.dll from a "DLL download" website. If you need a copy of libeay32.dll, it's best to obtain it from its original, legitimate source.

Try each of these steps in the order suggested.

1. Reinstall the Veritoken program.

2. Restore libeay32.dll from the Recycle Bin (If you suspect that you've accidentally deleted libeay32.dll).

3. Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system. Some libeay32.dll errors could be related to a virus or other malware infection on your computer that has damaged the DLL file. It's even possible that the libeay32.dll error you're seeing is related to a hostile program that's pretending to be the file.

4. If you suspect that the libeay32.dll error was caused by a change made to an important file or configuration, a System Restore could solve the problem.

5. Roll back a driver to a previously installed version if libeay32.dll errors began after updating a particular hardware device's driver.

6. Run the sfc /scannow System File Checker command to replace a missing or corrupt copy of the libeay32.dll file. If this DLL file is provided my Microsoft, the System File Checker tool should restore it.

7. Install any available Windows updates. Many service packs and other patches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your computer. The libeay32.dll file could be included in one of those updates.

8. Repair your installation of Windows. If the individual libeay32.dll file troubleshooting advice above is unsuccessful, performing a startup repair or repair installation should restore all Windows DLL files to their working versions.

    

    

Applies To

The libeay32.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft's operating systems including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.