If you see an error saying this file is missing or corrupted, it means an application you're using relies on it for error reporting and cannot start properly. For Developers: This package is part of the madCollection
To ensure your end-users never encounter a "missing madExcept_.bpl" error, configure your project to compile as a single, standalone executable: Open your project in Delphi. Go to (Ctrl+Shift+F11). Navigate to Packages > Runtime Packages . Set Link with runtime packages to False .
It gathers system information (CPU, RAM, OS version) at the time of the error. madexcept-.bpl
Practical setup recommendations
The library can be integrated either directly into your main executable (static linking) or via runtime packages ( .bpl files). The latter approach produces the madexcept-.bpl file. If you see an error saying this file
If you trust the software you are using, you can safely whitelist the file. Conclusion
By following the troubleshooting steps above—identifying the dependent application, locating the correct version, reinstalling MadExcept, and deploying the BPL properly—you can resolve these errors quickly. For a permanent, hassle-free solution, consider switching to static linking within MadExcept, which removes the need to manage madexcept-.bpl altogether. Navigate to Packages > Runtime Packages
If you encounter madexcept-.bpl during development, check your runtime packages list. If a customer reports a missing .bpl error, simply deploy the correct version alongside the executable. And if you prefer simplicity, switch to static linking in the madExcept settings—then you can forget about the .bpl altogether while still enjoying world-class exception tracking.
madExcept is a widely used third-party exception handling tool created by Mathias Rauen (Madshi). It replaces the default Windows crash dialogs.