libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll: download the file and fix the error
32-bit (x86) MinGW libraries (GCC)
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libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is a runtime library of programs compiled with GCC / MinGW (free tools, emulators, software ported from Linux).
If it is missing or damaged, Windows displays for example: “The program can't start because libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is missing from your computer.” Two methods can fix the error, below.
Method 1 · quick · about 1 minute
Download only libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll
Ideal if only this file is reported missing: you replace a single file, without reinstalling anything.
- Architecture
- 32-bit (x86)
- Size
- 107.52 KB
Then:
- Extract libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll from the zip file and copy it to the folder of the program showing the error (where its
.exefile is).
SHA-256: a46d1688b40cf546234c816c2385978a7ecc8b3f97ae8c29aae5a42c7ce2d3dd ·
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Method 2 ·complete · depends on the program
Reinstall the program that shows the error
libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is normally shipped with the program that uses it, in the exact version it expects. Reinstalling the program puts it back in place. Developers: install MSYS2 and add the mingw64\bin folder to the PATH variable.
- Settings › Apps › Installed apps: uninstall the program concerned, then reinstall it from its publisher’s website.
- If the error persists, check that your antivirus has not quarantined the file.
Error messages related to libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll
- The program can't start because libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is missing.
- Failed to load libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll
- Error loading libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll. The specified module could not be found.
Why does this error occur?
- Program distributed without its GCC libraries.
- MinGW folder missing from the PATH (developers).