In some cases, ssleay32.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Ssleay32.dll Errors
There are several ways ssleay32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Ssleay32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because ssleay32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\ssleay32.dllThe file ssleay32.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: ssleay32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows starts or shuts down. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Several programs are known to use this DLL file and could therefore encounter an issue with it. Examples include Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, VMware Workstation, Google Earth Pro, and some PDF readers, torrent clients, and Android emulators. Video games like Total War, Dragon Age II, World of Tanks Classic, and Command & Conquer have also produced errors related to ssleay32.dll.
How to Fix Ssleay32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover ssleay32.dll with a free file recovery program. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
