Why I obtain this .dll file into the project root folder of a .NET project?

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I am not so into .NET and I am finding the following problem. Into my solution I have a project named something like MyProjectUtilities. I am using Visual Studio 2017.

When I build this project it is creating a MyProjectUtilities.XmlSerializers.dll file inside the root folder of this project. This file have not to be here because it creates problem when I publish my solution. This strange behavior happen from a couple of days and I don't know why because I have not worked on this specific problem.

What could be the cause of this strange behavior? How can I try to analyze the situation?

Is "MyProjectUtilities" a solution or a project? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/ide/solutions-and-projects-in-visual-studio?view=vs-2019 — MindSwipe, Aug 30 '19 at 09:19
Can you check Properties -> Build -> Generate serialization assembly option? Make it to off — Vivek Nuna, Aug 30 '19 at 09:23

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 30 '19 at 09:50

Projects output path is set on the projects properties. Right click project name on the solution explorer and select properties. Select build on the right side panel and check the output path. This defines where the project will store the .dll it creates.

Why I obtain this .dll file into the project root folder of a .NET project?

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