Glut32.dll Errors
There are several ways glut32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Glut32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because glut32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\glut32.dllThe file glut32.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: glut32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
This DLL file is used by the OpenGL Utility Toolkit, but the context of your specific glut32.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Glut32.dll error messages most likely appear while using or installing certain programs.
How to Fix Glut32.dll Errors
Try these tips in the order they’re presented to address the easier and more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover it with a free file recovery program. Just make sure it was working fine before it was deleted (i.e., it was corrupted or malicious). Through that link, look for the glutdlls37beta.zip link, or one with a similar name. Next to it is a paragraph that says this is where you’ll find the DLL and LIB files. You’ll need to copy the DLL file to wherever it is that it’s missing from. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners, but it’s included as an option here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.
