Fixing IMHGL2.FLT Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/26/2024
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IMHGL2.FLT uses the FLT file extension, which is more specifically known as a HGL Graphic Import Filter file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for ImageStream Graphic Filters® by SmartDraw LLC.

The initial introduction of IMHGL2.FLT released in SmartDraw 2010.12 was for Windows 10 on 03/09/2010. This file marks the latest update from SmartDraw LLC, according to our records.

In this article, you will find detailed IMHGL2.FLT information, a FLT file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: IMHGL2.FLT
File Extension: FLT file extension
Description: HGL Graphic Import Filter
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Inso Corporation
Software Program: ImageStream Graphic Filters®
Legal Copyright: Copyright © Inso Corporation 1990-1998
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0xd480
Code Size: 103936


What are IMHGL2.FLT Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library IMHGL2.FLT Errors

IMHGL2.FLT is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like IMHGL2.FLT, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like dsoframer.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. SmartDraw) could share the same IMHGL2.FLT 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 FLT 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 IMHGL2.FLT is attempted to be loaded either when SmartDraw is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common IMHGL2.FLT errors include:

Your IMHGL2.FLT file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with SmartDraw), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, IMHGL2.FLT file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading SmartDraw, system crash while loading IMHGL2.FLT, 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.



How to Fix IMHGL2.FLT 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 IMHGL2.FLT 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the IMHGL2.FLT error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

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

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for SmartDraw 2010.12 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

SmartDraw 2010.12

SmartDraw LLC

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 IMHGL2.FLT error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the IMHGL2.FLT error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your IMHGL2.FLT 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 IMHGL2.FLT file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free IMHGL2.FLT files for every applicable version of SmartDraw. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download IMHGL2.FLT Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate SmartDraw folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartDraw 2010\Filters\
  4. 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 IMHGL2.FLT 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.



Download IMHGL2.FLT Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying IMHGL2.FLT to your appropriate Windows system directory. SmartDraw LLC typically does not release SmartDraw FLT 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 IMHGL2.FLT and all other FLT files for SmartDraw. An incorrectly installed FLT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to IMHGL2.FLT


FLT Files Related to IMHGL2.FLT

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
EMPS_2.FLT PS Graphic Export Filter ImageStream Graphic Filters® (2.00.06) 495616 C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\
imps_2.flt PS Graphic Import Filter ImageStream Graphic Filters® (2.00.06) 160768 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
IMDRW2.FLT DRW Graphic Import Filter ImageStream Graphic Filters® (2.00.06) 147456 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
imcg32.flt CGM Version 3 Graphic Import Filter ImageStream Graphic Filters® (2.00.06) 225280 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
EBTIF2.FLT TIF Graphic Export Filter ImageStream Graphic Filters® (2.00.06) 149504 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...

Other Files Related to IMHGL2.FLT

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupapi.dev.log Log SmartDraw 2010.12 684846 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization SmartDraw 2010.12 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header SmartDraw 2010.12 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language SmartDraw 2010.12 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
EtwRTDiagLog.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log SmartDraw 2010.12 4528 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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