How to install assemblies in both specific folders and in the GAC

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I created an installer and need to install dll files on a client PC. What would I need to do in the installer so that the dll files are placed in a in specific folder and GAC as well.

For Example,

Program Files
 Hello World
  Hello.dll

Windows
 assembly
  Hello.dll

Why would you do that? If you have the file installed in the GAC - the assembly is accessible from anywhere. — Morten Frederiksen, Jul 31 '14 at 07:41

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 18 '14 at 12:11

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You will need to create two separate components. On the File Element of the component you wish to install in the GAC you will need to add the Assembly attribute and set it to ".net"

answered Jul 18 '14 at 12:11

Rick Bowerman

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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It has been quite a while since I deployed things into the GAC. Rick's advice is technically sound, but please check the following thread for some conceptual considerations for when GAC deployment is appropriate:

When should I deploy my assemblies into the GAC?

edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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answered Jul 31 '14 at 06:59

Stein Åsmul

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How to install assemblies in both specific folders and in the GAC

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