In some cases, mingwm10.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. The mingwm10.dll is part of the MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) development environment.
Mingwm10.dll Errors
There are several different ways that mingwm10.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see mingwm10.dll errors.
Mingwm10.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because mingwm10.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\mingwm10.dllThe file mingwm10.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: mingwm10.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
Mingwm10.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the mingwm10.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Mingwm10.dll Errors
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 whole lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted mingwm10.dll but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover mingwm10.dll with a free file recovery program. 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. They’re included here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.
