Error : Could not load file or assembly or one of it's dependencies

Question

My current project name is "Power". I have been working on this project for weeks now, and it's almost over now. But today when I try to Debug, this error came.

Error while trying to run project: Could not load file or assembly 'Power' or one of its dependencies. The module was expected to contain an assembly manifest.

I compared the project folder in Documents with another project folder but nothing seemed to be missing. (ex: *.cs , *.resx , *.config , *.manifest) I didn't delete anything from the project folder.

• Visual Studio 2010
• C#.net
• .NETFRAMEWORK 4.0

Please help me to solve this. ThankYou!

Solution 1

Yeah...!!! I found a solution for this terrible error... First of all Thanks for every one who tried to help me... Here's my solution...

1. Right Click on the Solution name
2. Click Clean Solution
3. Restart Visual Studio
4. Goto project Properties >> Build
5. Change Configuration to Release
6. Start Debugging (F5)

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Next time keep in mind to keep a recent backup of your project folder.

Solution 2

Solving build errors is pretty much impossible without having direct access to your projects or solution. But I'll try and give you some guidance to find the root of your problem.

According to the error message you're receiving, the of the build-error is being caused by a project called "Power". Look in the References of that project and see if any are missing or corrupt. You can tell if there is a yellow exclamation-mark next to it. Simply remove that reference and add it again.

Solution 3

Try Following

Remove Temporary Files C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\Temporary ASP.NET Files Close Visual studio and Open Again

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Remove and Add the same DLLs (Note: you add the same matching versions)