How to add a .net assembly to the global assembly cache (GAC)

Question

How to add a libraries to the GAC? Could I lists assembles from GAC in the Visual Studio. I only want to add one file to GAC Library DLL It's AjaxControlToolkit.

Answer 1

You can add an assembly to the GAC using Gacutil.exe. see here. The syntax is:

gacutil [options] [assemblyName | assemblyPath | assemblyListFile]

You can also use GACUtil.exe to view the contents of the GAC via the command:

gacutil –l

In versions of Visual Studio prior to 2010, it was possible to use the Assembly Cache Viewer and simply navigate to < System Drive >:\< Windows Folder >\assembly, in Windows Explorer to view the list of assemblies in the GAC. However, the Assembly Cache Viewer has been removed beginning in .net 4.

Answer 2

You can just open the assembly folder (C:\Windows\Assembly), drag and drop the assembly you want...