Adding/Updating assemblies in GAC during runtime and not during Se

Is there an API or suggested technique by which I can add/update assemblies
to the GAC during the runtime of my application instead of exclusively during
the Setup of the application. I would like to be able to update some
libraries without having to completely reinstall the application.


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Michael Hockstein

Carlos
Mon Jan 03 10:20:48 CST 2005

The API for the GAC is named "Fusion" and initially was not documented. Now
you can see:

DOC: Global Assembly Cache (GAC) APIs Are Not Documented in the .NET
Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) Documentation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;317540

Maybe an easier way is to use gacutil.exe -i <myassembly> from code.

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Carlos J. Quintero

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"michael" <howlinghound@nospam.nospam> escribió en el mensaje
news:A7A4B169-45D8-4099-B318-563D9707FD70@microsoft.com...
> Is there an API or suggested technique by which I can add/update
> assemblies
> to the GAC during the runtime of my application instead of exclusively
> during
> the Setup of the application. I would like to be able to update some
> libraries without having to completely reinstall the application.
>
>
> --
> Michael Hockstein

WhiskyRomeo
Mon Jan 03 10:42:21 CST 2005

I hate it when that happens! I guess, I need to continue to look at the
problem.
wr
"Carlos J. Quintero [.NET MVP]" wrote:

> The API for the GAC is named "Fusion" and initially was not documented. Now
> you can see:
>
> DOC: Global Assembly Cache (GAC) APIs Are Not Documented in the .NET
> Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) Documentation
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;317540
>
> Maybe an easier way is to use gacutil.exe -i <myassembly> from code.
>
> --
>
> Carlos J. Quintero
>
> MZ-Tools 4.0: Productivity add-ins for Visual Studio .NET
> You can code, design and document much faster.
> http://www.mztools.com
>
>
> "michael" <howlinghound@nospam.nospam> escribió en el mensaje
> news:A7A4B169-45D8-4099-B318-563D9707FD70@microsoft.com...
> > Is there an API or suggested technique by which I can add/update
> > assemblies
> > to the GAC during the runtime of my application instead of exclusively
> > during
> > the Setup of the application. I would like to be able to update some
> > libraries without having to completely reinstall the application.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael Hockstein
>
>
>

howlinghound
Mon Jan 03 11:45:14 CST 2005

I'd be willing to try to run gacutil.exe from code. I assume that this will
only work if the assemblies are not currently being used/loaded.

In VB, how does one start an .exe from code(including use of command line
switches), assuming the .exe is in the application folder?

Michael

"Carlos J. Quintero [.NET MVP]" wrote:

> The API for the GAC is named "Fusion" and initially was not documented. Now
> you can see:
>
> DOC: Global Assembly Cache (GAC) APIs Are Not Documented in the .NET
> Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) Documentation
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;317540
>
> Maybe an easier way is to use gacutil.exe -i <myassembly> from code.
>
> --
>
> Carlos J. Quintero
>
> MZ-Tools 4.0: Productivity add-ins for Visual Studio .NET
> You can code, design and document much faster.
> http://www.mztools.com
>
>
> "michael" <howlinghound@nospam.nospam> escribió en el mensaje
> news:A7A4B169-45D8-4099-B318-563D9707FD70@microsoft.com...
> > Is there an API or suggested technique by which I can add/update
> > assemblies
> > to the GAC during the runtime of my application instead of exclusively
> > during
> > the Setup of the application. I would like to be able to update some
> > libraries without having to completely reinstall the application.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael Hockstein
>
>
>

v-jetan
Mon Jan 03 20:36:02 CST 2005

Hi Michael,

Based on my understanding, you want to know how to use the Gacutil.exe to
install an assembly into the GAC through code.

Does your "VB" mean VB.net?
In .Net, we may use System.Diagnostics.Process.Start method to run
Gacutil.exe and install an assembly into the GAC.

For more information about the usage of Gacutil.exe, please refer to:
"Global Assembly Cache Tool (Gacutil.exe)"
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cptools/htm
l/cpgrfglobalassemblycacheutilitygacutilexe.asp

If I misunderstand you, please feel free to tell me, thanks.

Best regards,
Jeffrey Tan
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.

howlinghound
Tue Jan 04 09:47:05 CST 2005

Yes, I'm in .NET. I will look at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start to run
gacutil.exe from within my code. Thanks.

I assume that 2 assemblies can have the same exact name and differ only by
version number. I'll have to be careful with the gacutil and use fully
qualified names when making changes to the GAC.

Michael

""Jeffrey Tan[MSFT]"" wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> Based on my understanding, you want to know how to use the Gacutil.exe to
> install an assembly into the GAC through code.
>
> Does your "VB" mean VB.net?
> In .Net, we may use System.Diagnostics.Process.Start method to run
> Gacutil.exe and install an assembly into the GAC.
>
> For more information about the usage of Gacutil.exe, please refer to:
> "Global Assembly Cache Tool (Gacutil.exe)"
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cptools/htm
> l/cpgrfglobalassemblycacheutilitygacutilexe.asp
>
> If I misunderstand you, please feel free to tell me, thanks.
>
> Best regards,
> Jeffrey Tan
> Microsoft Online Partner Support
> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
> This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.
>
>

v-jetan
Wed Jan 05 00:59:38 CST 2005

Hi Michael,

Yes, we can only install strong-named assembly into the GAC. Anyway, if you
need any further help, please feel free to tell me, I will help you. Thanks

Best regards,
Jeffrey Tan
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.