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COM from C# - register DLL?

When calling a COM DLL from C#, must the DLL be registered, or is it
sufficient for it to be in the folder with the .exe file?

Nov 7 '08 #1
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Michael,

You can use it without registering the component, but you have to meet
some requirements. See the following for a detailed explaination:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms973913.aspx
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When calling a COM DLL from C#, must the DLL be registered, or is it
sufficient for it to be in the folder with the .exe file?

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