sfml-window-2.dll is missing [Visual Studio 2013]

Question

I use visual studio express 2013, and so I downloaded the appropriate version of the SFML sdk (version 2.2, Visual C++ 12 (2013) - 32-bit). I followed the instructions provided on their site to the letter:

I specified the path of the include folder, the lib folder, and listed the additional dependencies.

I then added the dlls needed to the debug folder.

However, when I try to run the sample code that they have provided, I get an error stating that sfml-window-2.dll is missing. Obviously it clearly isn't since I placed it in the same folder where the exe is supposed to be (for some reason I can't find the .exe in the debug folder either).

Any help guys?

edit: Thanks for the help but I'd already placed the correct dlls in the debug folder. It simply did not work, for whatever reason.

However, using a youtuber's instructions, it managed to compile and run correctly. The only thing he did was specify the libraries and include files in the vc++ section of properties instead:

Here's the link for anyone else who may be confused: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTe7IVncH5E

Solution

I had the same issue when I first started using SFML.

If you're running your application from your compiler, place the sfml-window-2.dll file in the same folder as your project file.

If you're running the application by itself, then you will need to place the sfml-window-2.dll file in the same folder as the application.

Hope that helps!