How to see from where comes the Detected Dependencies in a Setup Visual Studio Project

Question

I have a setup project generating a.MSI file to install a asp.net website on a IIS. This website have something like 10 project linked to him.

I have a problem when I install the msi. Their is a conflict between 2 references (System.Net.Http 4.0.0.0 and System.Net.Http 4.1.1.3). In my Detected Dependencies, I have 2 System.Net.Http dll (2 version) and I have to exclude the 4.0.0.0 to skip the error during the install. How can I find what add this dll in my Detected Dependencies , since I already checked all my project and they are all using the 4.1.1.3.

Maybe another reference need the 4.0.0.0 as dependencie? How can I get this global view?

Answer 1

There is no straightforward way to check the dependencies from a bird's eye view in visual studio atm.

You can find plenty of options in this SO question to check who needs System.Net.Http.

In this question here there is an option to use ildasm for dependency discovery too.