Hi This is a proposal for addressing https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=108865 by integrating the UTF-8 manifest file into gcc's build process for the 64-bit mingw host. The analysis and discussion leading up to the latest patch are written in the bug report. The patch attached in this email is exactly the same as the one posted last in the bug report. I should also mention that, in case of approval, I would need someone with write access to make the commit for me please. Thanks, Costas