Is the GAC checked before the file system for non "strong named" assembly references?

Question

Given

we have a reference to a not strong named assembly
a non strong named version of that existing in the bin directory of an app.
a strong named version of that assembly with same version number installed in the GAC

When that assembly is loaded will we get the on from the filesystem or the one from the GAC?

See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/49972/in-what-order-are-locations-searched-to-load-referenced-dlls — Marcel N., Jan 01 '13 at 23:30
@marceln diff scenario. that answer doesnt address the "non strong named reference" case — Simon, Jan 01 '13 at 23:34

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 01 '13 at 23:32

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Assuming the assembly probing path has not been altered in the configuration, the assembly located in your application's directory will be loaded.

answered Jan 01 '13 at 23:32

Mike Strobel

so did u end up checking? do u have a reference for that? – Simon Jan 01 '13 at 23:33

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