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Can I install binaries in the GAC through the VSIX installer?

I have a hybrid installer that removes binaries on the target machine (WIX) and also installs templates in Visual Studo (VSIX). VSIX is stored as a binary file in the installer and is installed using a custom action when the installation completes.

This works, but there are a few problems. I could get around these problems if I could completely skip WIX and install everything through VSIX.

The problem is that I need to drop some executables in the GAC. If I can flush the binary to the GAC on VSIX, then everything will be cool. But I can not find any information on how to do this.

Alternatively, is it possible to install binaries to a specific location on the target machine using VSIX?

Is it possible?

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No. VSIX cannot place files in the GAC, nor can it add registry entries for you. Exe or MSI is what you need. Your users will lose the ability to enable / disable the Extension Manager, although this is sad.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/vstudio/dd393694(v=vs.100).aspx  summarizes your deployment options and confirms the absence of a GAC.

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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/1766071/

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