How to reference assemblies that are in the GAC

Question

In 2005 you need to add a new registry setting in order to see it in the Add Ref dialog box.

BUT

can you add a reference an assemble that are in the GAC in the web.config file?

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Answer 1

You need to add a <assemblies> tag section in web.config.

Check this article for more info - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bfyb45k1.aspx

Answer 2

Greg

I've created a sexy visual studio extension that will help you to achieve your goal. Muse VSReferences will allow you to add a Global Assembly Cache reference to the project from Add GAC Reference menu item.

Regards...

Muse Extensions