In some cases, libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll Errors
There are several different ways that libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll errors:
Libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dllThe file libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
The context of the libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.
How to Fix Libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll Errors
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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 whole lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll with a free file recovery program. GIMP, Audacious, Inkscape, and UFRaw are just a few software applications known to use the libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll file. Installing one of those might be enough copy the libgdk-win32-2.0-0 DLL file to your computer. This very specific problem arises when you’ve installed the G’MIC plug-in (and possibly others) for GIMP but then try to open it as a standalone program via GIMP’s plug-ins folder. Instead of doing that, open GIMP and then find the plug-in in the Filters menu. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners, but it’s included here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.