MinGW c++ compiler zlib1.dll missing error?

Question

I have just started to learn C++ for school, and I\'m trying to download the compiler MinGW to compile my source code. However, every time I try to compile a program an error me

Answer 1

From the MinGW getting started; an automated GUI installer assistant, or use mingw-get, is available (installed as "MinGW Installation Manager") and can be used to install additional libraries and manage dependencies. For the missing zlib libraries, add the mingw32-libz libraries as required.

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It seems to have been an issue previously here on super user. It seems you may be able to get them directly from the zlib website. Open Babel has some info on it being required to be copied afterwards (together with some other dlls).

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Alternatives include using the mingw-w64 distros from nuwen or mingw-builds. I've never had any issue getting these up and going. They also support x64 builds.