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32bit .Net Configuration Tool from 64bit SDK

Hi,

I hope this is a really simple question.

I've installed the x64 .Net 2.0 SDK on a machine and can see that it installs both 32 and 64 bit versions of the Framework. I need to deploy a DLL to the 32 bit GAC, but I cannot get the snap-in console to load up. On opening the .Net Config Tool I get the option to select which version of the MMC I want. The 32-bit version says "<unknown>", and subsequently won't load up.

I know this is a really simple question, but do I need to also install the 32-bit SDK to get the 32-bit console, even though the 64bit one installed the Frameworks for 32-bit. If so, are there any implications in installing the 32-bit SDK alongside the 64 SDK. I would guess not, but I cannot find any info to confirm this.

Thanks,

Ali

Alergik

That MMC plugin was part of the .NET 2.0 SDK. It has been discontinued, I haven't seen it back since the 2005. Not sure if it is a good idea to get too used to it.

To put an assembly in the GAC, just navigate to c:\windows\assembly with Explorer. Copy and paste. Gacutil.exe if you want to do it by hand.

Hans Passant.