G'mic filters crash

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

1. I have 64 bit windows 7 with gimp 2.8. I installed "gimp extensions pack 2.8 " which put 32 bit g'mic in. My typical image is 8x11.4inches with 300 res. When I run some of the artistic g'mic filters the filter crashes.

2. I tried installing the 64 bit version of G'mic but it won't install because of a system error:" libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll isn't installed"

What am I doing wrong?

Odinbc · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:28 pm **(#2)**

1. How much memory you have available is important.
Are you using Gimp 32 or 64 bit?

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

12 gigs of RAM.
Gimp supposedly automatically detects whether the sys is 64 bit. When I right click on gimp in programs it won't say if it's 32 or 64 bit.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:33 pm **(#4)**

Where is Gimp installed?

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

it's in C > program files> gimp2> 32 . There is no 64. Why?

Graechan · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:55 pm **(#6)**

I don't understand your answer, the question from Odin was where is gimp installed,
if it's in C:\Program Files\GIMP 2 then your gimp is 64bit

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

If gimp is 64 bit but g'mic is 32 bit is that what makes G'mic crash or go slow?
Where do I get libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll Which will allow me to use 64 bit G'mic?
Thanks

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

GIMP Version: 2.8.10
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Beginner Level

List any relevant plug-ins or scripts:
g'mic

List any ERROR messages you received:
libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll isn't installed

I have a 64bit windows 7 and believe I installed 64 bit gimp. When I tried to install 64bit g'mic I got the error message. Where do I get libgdk-win32-2.0-0.dll Which will allow me to use 64 bit G'mic?

sallyanne · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:34 am **(#9)**

I'm sure this problem was around last year - year before.
I had a search and couldn't find anything. Any way try this thread and see if it helps
http://registry.gimp.org/node/26260

Wallace · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:22 pm **(#10)**

If you download the Win 64bit Partha build from Parth's Place, it comes with G'MIC pre-installed and many other plugins as well.

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

Thank you Wallace. Partha.com is a great place to download 64 bit gimp , 64bit gmic and ufraw. I then added gimp paint studio brushes and I had it all. It's tough for gimp newbies to find all this without lots of frustration.

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

If you are stuck with something, ask away. There are many members here that would love to help with any Gimp issues.

hybridman · **Joined:** May 01, 2014 **Posts:** 13

thanks Molly. One thing I don't understand is why black backgrounds are used in the gimp windows---which makes things hard to read. Can this be changed to a lighter color?

Odinbc · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:20 am **(#14)**

In Gimp, Edit → Preferences you can change, Theme and Image Window Appearance.