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Ijl15.dll is Missing or Not Found: 7 Ways to Download the DLL
Your antivirus may have deleted the file
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Published onNovember 6, 2024
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For fixing DLL errors, we recommend Fortect:
Fortect will search for an intitial version of your missing, corrupted or damaged DLL files that cause problems to your Windows OS and will replace it. Here is how to find them in 3 easy steps:
Theijl15.dllfile, developed by Intel and a part of theIntel JPEG Library (IJL), is required by several apps and games to run, primarily the older ones. When it’s not available, you get an error that reads,The program can’t start because ijl15.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
Programs affected by the missingijl15.dllerror includeZooTycoon, MapleLegends, MapleRoyals, Warcraft 3, andD.ChaosMS, amongst others. Reasons for the DLL not found error are malware infection, inadvertent deletion by the active antivirus, and incompatibility between the OS and the DLL file.
Before you proceed to the solutions, restart the PC, install all pending Windows and app updates, and uninstall any conflicting third-party antivirus!
What can I do when ijl15.dll is missing?
1. Get a copy of the DLL
Whenijl15.dllis missing or not found, you can always get it from another user. Just make sure that both PCs are running the same iteration and architecture of Windows. Regarding the location ofijl15.dll, it’s advised to place the DLL in the same folder as the affected app’s launcher (.exe) file.
So, go to another computer > copy the DLL to a USB flash drive > connect the USB drive to the affected PC > move the DLL to the folder storing the affected app’s launcher > reboot the PC.
The app/game throwing the missingijl15.dllerror should now run fine.
2. Run a malware scan
3. Restore ijl15.dll and whitelist the app in Windows Security
In 3 out of 5 cases of missingijl15.dllinMapleStoryorMapleRoyals, the antivirus solution quarantined the DLL, mistaking it for a threat. So, you will have torestore the quarantined fileand add the game to the list of exclusions to prevent further issues.
4. Reinstall the affected app/game
Remember, theijl15.dllfile comes bundled with apps and games and is not natively a part of Windows. So, if you are getting the DLL not found error, it’s likely that the installation didn’t go through properly, and reinstalling the app should fix things!
In case a quick removal doesn’t work, I recommend using atop-rated software uninstallerto delete any leftover files, app cache, and Registry entries, which might trigger conflicts during the reinstallation.
5. Perform a system restore
Asystem restoreallows you to revert all changes made in the recent past, including the one behind theijl15.dllnot found error in Windows. This is helpful when you can’t pinpoint the exact underlying cause.
6. Install the app/game on a virtual machine
For much older games, say those developed over two decades ago, you will have to set up avirtual machine, install an older, compatible iteration of Windows, and then play the game on it.
This is a slightly tricky and time-consuming solution but works perfectly with older games developed for, say, Windows Vista. Besides, you don’t have to pay a dime for it. Several free virtual machines are available and can be set up in no time.
7. Contact the app’s support team
If virtual machine is not an option, you should contact the app’s developers or the dedicated support team. Perhaps, they could provide you with a compatible DLL for the game or share dedicated fixes to resolve the issue!
By now, you must have fixed theijl15.dll was not founderror, and the affected app/game should be up and running!
Before you leave, discover expert tips tooptimize your PC for gamingand enjoy a seamless, error-free experience!
For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
