Fortinet FortiClient DLL libips.dll

Fixing DLL Errors: Libips.dll Download and Repair

Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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IPS Engine Library files, such as libips.dll, are considered a type of Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Fortinet for Fortinet IPS Engine Library.

libips.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/08/2013 with FortiClient 5.0.5. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Fortinet.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with libips.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	libips.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	IPS Engine Library
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Fortinet Inc.
Software Program:	Fortinet IPS Engine Library
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) Fortinet Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x13b0
Code Size:	3608576

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File Info	Description
File Size:	4.7 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:06 15:20:41+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	0000:00:00 00:00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	2.30
Code Size:	3608576
Initialized Data Size:	4853760
Uninitialized Data Size:	1084928
Entry Point:	0x13b0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	4.0.34.0
Product Version Number:	4.0.34.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Fortinet Inc.
File Description:	IPS Engine Library
File Version:
Internal Name:	IPS Engine Library
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) Fortinet Inc.
Product Name:	Fortinet IPS Engine Library
Product Version:
Comments:
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What are libips.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library libips.dll Errors

libips.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like libips.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like av_task.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. FortiClient) could share the same libips.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when libips.dll is attempted to be loaded either when FortiClient is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common libips.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - libips.dll.
libips.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libips.dll.
Cannot register libips.dll.
Cannot start FortiClient. A required component is missing: libips.dll. Please install FortiClient again.
Failed to load libips.dll.
The application has failed to start because libips.dll was not found.
The file libips.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because libips.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your libips.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with FortiClient), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, libips.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading FortiClient, system crash while loading libips.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix libips.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your libips.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the libips.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed FortiClient (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling FortiClient software.

You can uninstall FortiClient software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for FortiClient 5.0.5 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall FortiClient software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

FortiClient 5.0.5

Fortinet

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many libips.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the libips.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your libips.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate libips.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free libips.dll files for every applicable version of FortiClient. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download libips.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate FortiClient folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve libips.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download libips.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying libips.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Fortinet typically does not release FortiClient DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing libips.dll and all other DLL files for FortiClient. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

FortiClient 5.0.5

FortiClient 5.0.5

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

libips.dll

4.0.34.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Fortinet IPS Engine Library
Software Version:	4.0.34.0
File Size:	4882728
File Date:	02/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	e18877c6f30b60a177ebf1f6c03aa0fa
SHA1 Checksum:	ee42a64f30bdd0198ee0a6fa5e52cfa4a93b381f
SHA256 Checksum:	0baadaf917fd93cec9f0953c2ca79c19cf1f4e83c237b4af618818855252c709
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	4853760
Linker Version:	2.30
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	02/06/2020

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