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# [The long double trouble with MinGW and Windows](https://martinlicht.hashnode.dev/the-long-double-trouble-with-mingw-and-windows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Solve \`long double\` issues in MinGW involving \`printf\` by adjusting compiler options for Windows compatibility

Mar 8, 2025 · 5 min read · martinlicht.hashnode.dev  
Updated Mar 17, 2025  
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-   [#windows](https://hashnode.com/tag/windows)
-   [#long-double](https://hashnode.com/tag/long-double)
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-   [#printf](https://hashnode.com/tag/printf)
-   [#gcc-compiler](https://hashnode.com/tag/gcc-compiler)

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