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Can't find MSVC*80.DLL in SxS

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#3 opened on Nov 20, 2017

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Description

I have an assembly depending on MSVCRT 8.0 from Visual Studio 2005 ! This tool (v 1.5) cannot find it although it is located in C:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.9185_none_d0905a48442809b8

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktoptooling
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of C#Understanding of Windows side by side assemblies
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the code that scans WinSxS directories in the Dependencies tool. Look for how the tool enumerates side by side assemblies and check if it handles the pattern 'MSVC*80.DLL' correctly. Consider reading the comments on the issue for any proposed solutions or maintainer guidance.
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