OpenSSL 1.0.2u (built for VC6).
Upgrade to Indy 10.6.2 (the last version to support Delphi 7).
Ensure that OpenSSL libraries are installed on your system. You can download the OpenSSL libraries from the official OpenSSL website. Make sure to download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches your Delphi 7 installation. Delphi 7 Indy 9 Could Not Load Ssl Library
The application is unable to find ssleay32.dll and libeay32.dll in the executable folder or the system path.
The problem started at 6 PM. The nightly dispatch summary, a critical report sent to fifty drivers, failed. Marcus logged in via Remote Desktop and saw the error haunting the server’s event log: Project AceDispatch.exe raised exception class EIdCouldNotLoadSSLLibrary with message 'Could not load SSL library.' OpenSSL 1
What Indy 9 expects
If you need TLS 1.2 or 1.3 support, note that OpenSSL 1.0.2 supports TLS 1.2 but TLS 1.3. For TLS 1.3, you genuinely have no choice but to migrate to a modern Delphi version (10.x+ with Indy 10). But if your legacy app needs to connect to an old server (TLS 1.0/1.1), the solution above will keep the lights on for years to come. You can download the OpenSSL libraries from the
Place both ssleay32.dll and libeay32.dll directly in the folder where your compiled project's executable ( .exe ) resides. Avoid placing them in Windows system directories to prevent conflicts with other software.
Problem: Using Indy 9 in a Delphi 7 app produces the runtime error “Could not load SSL library” (or similar), typically when attempting TLS/SSL connections (HTTPS, FTPS, SMTPS, etc.).