A reference to 'mscorlib' cannot be added

[Luc Pattyn]

sekannak wrote:

I need to add reference the mscorlib dll

why is that?? I never felt a need to add it, as it is always present. It is the core of .NET (you could check with Reflector). :)

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[Morgs Morgan]

sekannak wrote:

instead of i got this error as follows, "A reference to 'mscorlib' could not be added' this component is automatically added by the project system and cannot be referenced directly".

Just like the error says, it's self explanatory. Besides, why do you want to reference it? tell me exactly what you want to do with thi dll, Morg

[Lost User]

Well huh? If it is not present, that means you explicitly checked that one checkbox in the advanced build settings that says "Do not reference mscorlib.dll" - just uncheck that

[sekannak]

Hi, I need to use password Encryption file, the file is below "unix_md5_crypt" I am not sure, for that i need to reference the mscorlib dll. can u explain me plz...

kannak

[sekannak]

Hi, I need to use password Encryption file, the file is below unix_md5_crypt Fot that i came to know, to include the the reference , am not sure. Can u please explain ...

kannak

[Lost User]

That function is not provided by .NET. But even if it were, mscorlib.dll is referenced already unless you checked said checkbox. (and btw, it's not like I'd give you any help after you were so nice as to give me a 1-vote)

[Luc Pattyn]

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[Dave Kreskowiak]

You don't need to add a reference to mscorlib. All you do is import the System.Cryptography namespace and the classes will be available to you without having to specify the entire namespace path to it. DId you also realize that MD5 is considered to be broken by the entire industry? It's easily cracked now.

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[Lost User]

Ok I've had it - 2 downvotes without explanation on a completely legitimate post? No more help from me for at least a year.

[PIEBALDconsult]

sekannak wrote:

I need to add reference the mscorlib dll

No you don't. Core.dll, maybe, but not mscorlib dll.