check to see if the dependency files are present?

[MrPolite]

I have a bunch of dlls and when I delete them and run my app I get some unexpected errors (duh )
I'm wondering if there is a way to check to see if the dependencies and all the dlls are present. I know I could just use File.Exists to verify it manually, but I'm thinking maybe there is a better way to check this?

[Lunatic3]

If some sick user deletes the dlls that are needed to run your program then it is better that the program doesn't work. However I think you may be able to register your dlls in GAC so the sick user won't see them in your program folder.

[MrPolite]

Originally posted by Lunatic3
If some sick user deletes the dlls that are needed to run your program then it is better that the program doesn't work. However I think you may lbe able to register your dlls in GAC so the sick user won't see them in your program folder.

haha seems like you're tired of those dumb sick users

thinking it over, I think it's a good idea. How about checking for dependencies, and if they are not found showing them a message like: "Abnormal program termination due to user stupidity"


umm what's GAC btw

[Lunatic3]

Originally posted by MrPolite

umm what's GAC btw

Global Assembly Cache.

[MrPolite]

hmm never even heard of it... (I don't read books often ) how do you register them in GAC and why would someone really want to do it?

[Lunatic3]

GAC is were your native assemblies of .NET come from. I think you can register your dll there and also set policies and securities for it. Gacutil is a tool and also some setup programs may be able to register the dlls there.