Finding yourself stuck with the "Could Not Load SSL Library" error in Delphi 7 with Indy 9 is a classic headache. It almost always boils down to a mismatch between what Indy expects and what is actually on your system.
Common fixes
To tell Indy where to find the OpenSSL libraries: Delphi 7 Indy 9 Could Not Load Ssl Library
If the error persists, you can call a built-in Indy function to find out exactly why the load failed (e.g., missing dependencies or wrong version): IdSSLOpenSSLHeaders After the error, call WhichFailedToLoad() to get a string explanation. Google Groups Summary Table for Indy 9 vs. Indy 10 Delphi 7 Indy 9 Could Not Load Ssl Library - Google Groups Finding yourself stuck with the "Could Not Load
The clock on the wall of Marcus’s cramped home office read 2:47 AM. The only light in the room came from the pale glow of a 19-inch CRT monitor, humming with the specific frequency of a machine that had been running for eighteen hours straight. On the screen, the Delphi 7 IDE stared back, its grey forms and classic UI a familiar comfort in a world that had long since moved on. Google Groups Summary Table for Indy 9 vs