MSG_FILE_PUBLICMANIFEST

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This manifest describes a public assembly that may be installed into the WinSxS folder as a shared assembly.

Do you want install the assembly in WinSxS?

The indicated Windows side-by-side manifest file describes a public assembly and you are currently installing it outside the WinSxS folder tree. However, to be accessible to other applications, it must be installed in the global WinSxS folder.

Parameters

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Full path to the manifest file in question.

Background

Windows side-by-side manifests can describe both private and public (shared) assemblies. The latter contain a public key token that represents that public key of the public/private key pair that was used to sign the assembly. They must also be accompanied by a matching security catalog.

If you want to share a public side-by-side assembly on the target system, then it must be installed in the global WinSxS folder tree.

Solution

Do one of the following:

• If the side-by-side assembly is intended as a shared assembly, then click Yes to move the assembly to an appropriate folder under the global WinSxS folder.
• If the side-by-side assembly is intended to be a private assembly (only for use by your own product) or you do not have its security catalog, then click No to install the assembly in the currently selected folder.
• To stop adding the assembly, click Cancel.