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Common Reasons A C# Program Won't Run On A Clean Install Of Windows 11
So, back in 2017, someone made a C# program to help auto populate a Word Document with data from a design program. And has worked as expected. The few users that use it are on "Upgraded Windows 11" machines and one on Windows 10. If we create a new Windows 11 machine and try to run this program, it doesn't kick off. I made sure that the old PC and the new one had the same .NET as set in ADD WINDOWS FEATURES. It doesn't return an error or generate a system log. It just won't work...
I am not a C# developer but I do have the source code...I tried debugging on my machine (where it will not run) and still haven't found a reason why it isn't running. It is almost a needle in a haystack but we need it resolved.
Any suggestions?
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Check if the program uses external libraries or packages (e.g., NuGet dependencies).
If the program references COM libraries (like Microsoft Office Interop for Word), ensure they are installed.
Install necessary dependencies or recompile the program to include them using "Publish" mode in Visual Studio:dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-containedThis creates a standalone executable with all dependencies included.
- Check Required Libraries: Ensure all necessary .NET Framework libraries and dependencies are installed on the new machine. Use the Dependency Walker tool to analyze the program's dependencies.
Reinstall .NET Framework: If the issue persists, consider reinstalling the .NET Framework version required by the program. - Hi , Can you please provide source code here then it would very help to solve problem
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