How do i add and remove assembly from GAC?

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Sachin Singh · Answer

Yes, gacutil is a way, but you can also simply drag drop or copy the dll directly to GAC (%windir%\Microsoft.NET\assembly) But don't forget to sign the assembly before drag and drop.

Rajanikant Hawaldar · Answer

Gacutil.exe provides options that support reference counting similar to the reference counting scheme supported by Windows Installer. You can use Gacutil.exe to install two applications that install the same assembly; the tool keeps track of the number of references to the assembly. As a result, the assembly will remain on the computer until both applications are uninstalled. If you are using Gacutil.exe for actual product installations, use the options that support reference counting. Use the /i and /r options together to install an assembly and add a reference to count it. Use the /u and /r options together to remove a reference count for an assembly. Be aware that using the /i and /u options alone does not support reference counting. These options are appropriate for use during product development but not for actual product installations. Examples: The following command installs the assemblies specified in the file assemblyList.txt into the GAC. gacutil /il assemblyList.txt The following command removes the assemblies specified in the file assemblyList.txt from the GAC. gacutil /ul assemblyList.txt gacutil /i mydll.dll

Jignesh Kumar · Answer

Hi Kavita, Please use this thread, For Install, https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/dacca2/register-your-assembly-in-gac-using-gacutil-exe/ https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/assemblies-in-net-application/ For Remove, gacutil /u AssemblyName

Ganesan C · Answer

To remove the dll from GAC, Syntax: gacutil -u Example: gacutil -u hello.dll

Ganesan C · Answer

.NET Global Assembly Cache utility (gacutil.exe) tool is used add dll into GAC. Syntax: gacutil -i Example: gacutil -i hello.dll

Rijwan Ansari · Answer

HI Check this article https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/app-domains/how-to-remove-an-assembly-from-the-gac

Shweta Lodha · Answer

To add/install: Open command prompt and type below command: gacutil.exe -i "C:\FOLDERPATH\YOURDLLNAME. dll" To remove/uninstall : Open command prompt and type below command: gacutil /u YOUR_FULLY_QUALIFIED_ASSEMBLY_NAME For exmaple: gacutil /u " ASSEMBLY_NAME ,Version=5.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=askjhdfkfkj"

Sagar Lad · Answer

Hi Kavita, Check this : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/dacca2/register-your-assembly-in-gac-using-gacutil-exe/

How do i add and remove assembly from GAC?

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