could not load file or assembly on First Rebuild

Question

Hello I have C# project created in VS 2008. I have referenced another DLL to it and kept Copy Local option to true.When I am doing first rebuild it fails with could not load file or assembly message.and then if build without any changes builds fine. In the background rebuild cleans bin directory and build solution file at this time refrenced DLL is got deleted so it thrws exception on next build referenced DLL remains in bin directory and project builds succesfully. Now I want to know how can I resolve issue and ensure succesfull build each time. Thanks

Rahul M · Answer

It is external DLL referenced from common repository. Latest I have noticed that I have checked Sign the assembly and provided .snk file name.If I uncheck this and try to buildrebuild everything works fine. Is it the real cause for this kind of behavior? I have to have my DLL signed.Please help me to resolve this issue

Benjamin Kemner · Answer

Is the assembly you refer part of your solution or is it completely external? If it is a result of another project in your solution don't add the reference to the dll. Instead add a reference to you project (Add Reference->Tab Projects). Best regards

"could not load file or assembly" on First Rebuild