FAQ/Windows WS2 32 DLL
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Missing ws232.dll File
The WS2_32.DLL is used by the new automatic dictionary (hash file) downloader.
This DLL is required only if you are using a version of AbiWord with the automatic dictionary downloader.
Currently this is optional and officially released builds (at least on Windows) should not have it enabled.
For Windows 95 you will need Microsofts Winsock 2 update, available from:
- Microsoft — primary source