MinGW gcc missing zlib1.dll

Question

Whenever I try to compile a C file using MinGW's gcc, it gives the error that zlib.dll is missing. Is there any reliable way to get zlib.dll or to fix this error?

Solution 1

You get it directly from zlib website. There's a link pointing to Windows prebuilt version: http://www.winimage.com/zLibDll.

Solution 2

When you install mingw C++ tools, you also need to install mingw32-base. Here's a pic:

Comments

[op1ekun]

Where do I place them?

[denisvm]

@op1ekun if only your app will use this library, you should put it inside the application's directory. Read more on msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/7d83bc18.aspx

[dragn]

Yes, either that or just install zlib package