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How to Repair Mgwhelp.dll (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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DLL files such as mgwhelp.dll are categorized as Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a MgwHelp library. file, it was created for use in Dr. Mingw by The GIMP Development Team.

mgwhelp.dll was initially released with GIMP 2.10.12 on 06/12/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is not only most recent release from The GIMP Development Team, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of mgwhelp.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	mgwhelp.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	MgwHelp library.
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Jose Fonseca
Software Program:	Dr. Mingw
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2002-2015 Jose Fonseca

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Debug, Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x13e0
Code Size:	584192

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File Info	Description
File Size:	809 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:21 14:15:58+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2029:04:02 14:55:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	584192
Initialized Data Size:	827392
Uninitialized Data Size:	6656
Entry Point:	0x13e0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	0.8.2.0
Product Version Number:	0.8.2.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Debug, Private build
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Jose Fonseca
File Description:	MgwHelp library.
File Version:	0.8.2
Internal Name:	MgwHelp
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2002-2015 Jose Fonseca
Product Name:	Dr. Mingw
Product Version:	0.8.2

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What are mgwhelp.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library mgwhelp.dll Errors

mgwhelp.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like mgwhelp.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like help.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. GIMP) could share the same mgwhelp.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when mgwhelp.dll is attempted to be loaded either when GIMP is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common mgwhelp.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - mgwhelp.dll.
mgwhelp.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\bin\mgwhelp.dll.
Cannot register mgwhelp.dll.
Cannot start GIMP. A required component is missing: mgwhelp.dll. Please install GIMP again.
Failed to load mgwhelp.dll.
The application has failed to start because mgwhelp.dll was not found.
The file mgwhelp.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because mgwhelp.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your mgwhelp.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with GIMP), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, mgwhelp.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading GIMP, system crash while loading mgwhelp.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix mgwhelp.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your mgwhelp.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the mgwhelp.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed GIMP (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling GIMP software.

You can uninstall GIMP software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for GIMP 2.10.12 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall GIMP software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

GIMP 2.10.12

The GIMP Development Team

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many mgwhelp.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the mgwhelp.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your mgwhelp.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate mgwhelp.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free mgwhelp.dll files for every applicable version of GIMP. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download mgwhelp.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate GIMP folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\bin\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\32\bin\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve mgwhelp.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download mgwhelp.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying mgwhelp.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. The GIMP Development Team typically does not release GIMP DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing mgwhelp.dll and all other DLL files for GIMP. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mgwhelp.dll

0.8.2.0

0.8.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Dr. Mingw
Software Version:	0.8.2.0
File Version:	0.8.2
File Size:	828416
File Date:	10/21/2019
MD5 Checksum:	7d3da20c468a4476e1e56e39b2ff376d
SHA1 Checksum:	a0df0165a310bd5e4d9c4ec3a5da16506e5e3d6b
SHA256 Checksum:	d7232ca013f1ad4fa91477fc812b3cf70d49beabb1c18be25964ac1e0e7eba3c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	827392
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/21/2019

mgwhelp.dll

0.8.2.0

0.8.2

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Dr. Mingw
Software Version:	0.8.2.0
File Version:	0.8.2
File Size:	851470
File Date:	10/21/2019
MD5 Checksum:	3a5706ff63d832eae7dddd569bd45b83
SHA1 Checksum:	1e276cedf788b5506e32641f5e6ca1cb3bed89b9
SHA256 Checksum:	a642cd3b03d9fc79b77a5d400e4a5fa8684b996d397fabe194244de5293749be
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\32\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	850432
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/21/2019

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