Libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll Was Not Found: How to Get it Back

Add the right parameters to the compiler to fix this

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Many developers reported that libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is missing on their PC, and that can create various problems, especially when developing, so today we’re going to show you how to fix this issue.

What can I do if libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll was not found?

1. Add parameters to your compiler

  1. Configure the MinGW C++ Linker to run with the following parameters: -static -static-libgcc -static-libstdc++
    linker flags
  2. Save changes.
  3. Try to run the compiler again.

Keep in mind that the exact process varies depending on the software you’re using for the development. Few users reported that just using -static or -static-libgcc worked for them.

A few users reported that they used QMAKE_LFLAGS += -static so try it as well.

2. Copy the missing DLL to the right directory

  1. Locate the libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll on your PC. If you don’t have it, download it from a reliable source.
  2. Move it to the following directories:
    C:\MinGW\bin
    C:\Program Files\CodeBlocks\MinGW\bin
  3. The file needs to be in the same folder as the .exe.

If the libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is missing, you won’t be able to compile the code properly, but in most cases, you can use different flags to bypass this issue.

This isn’t the only issue with the missing DLLs, and we already wrote about missing msv1160cp10.dll and anselSDK64.dll on your PC.

We also have a guide on what to do if nvapi64.dll is missing or if the “HTMLayout.dll cannot be loaded,” so check it out. Did you find a different solution? If so, share it with us in the comments section.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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