in reply to Error while installing Perl module GD-2.73.

I see you are running on Windows but you don't tell us about your Perl requirements/environment:

Are you able/allowed to simply download and run Strawberry Perl? That is by far the simplest option because Strawberry Perl comes with many modules pre-installed, including GD.

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Re^2: Error while installing Perl module GD-2.73.
by Anonymous Monk on Sep 16, 2021 at 09:19 UTC
    Thank you for the reply
    I have GD installed in Strawberry perl on my local machine, can i copy and paste it directory on my dev machine.
    should i also copy GD folder from auto folder for it's ddl files.

    Thank you

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      Well, you didn't answer all my questions so it's hard for me to offer sensible advice. :(

      Generally, copying and pasting is not a recommended way to install CPAN modules, it's an act of desperation. What is your "dev machine"? Your own private machine? Or shared by many folks in your company? What steps have you used in the past to install CPAN modules on it?

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        I have script to install perl modules on windows, which takes tar.gz files from the directory unpacks it and install the modules in other directories.
        in this process i am getting error for GD module, as i said i did try to install it manually by running perl MakeFile from the GD folder but gets above mentioned error.
        That is why i was thinking if i could copy and paste it , if i can should i copy files from auto too.
        I hope it is clear now.
        Thank you.
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