[RESOLVED] .exe objects - one works the other does not

[snufse]

Have a C# application. When I look in the project folder I see an .exe in
bin/debug folder, when I click it executes the application fine. I also see the same .exe in obj/debug folder, when I click it executes but gives me error. What is the difference between these 2 objects and why do I have 2 of them? Thank you.

[techgnome]

the one in the bin folder is the actual, final binary version... the stuff you find in the obj folder is in a partially compiled state. It's a staging area during the compilation where the object data, against which the final linking and compiling is done. it's where the last of the references and method signatures are resolved (or not, if that's the case). it's not meant to be run, and contains a bunch of stuff that is intended only for the compiler.

-tg

[snufse]

Thank you, that explains. Great,

[gep13]

snufse,

It is great that you found the answer you were looking for here, but this forum is really only intended for questions specific to ASP.Net.

Gary

[snufse]

I agree. I posted in the VB section but never got an answer. Also I have posted another question in same forum without any response (http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=606776). So I took a chance in this forum. Sorry.