BadImageFormatException 'Could not load file or assembly or one of its dependencies' in Visual Studio

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If you have met this exception:

Could not load file or assembly '{Library_Name}, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken={Token}' or one of its dependencies. Tentative de chargement d’un programme de format incorrect. 

It means the dll that you have referenced is not compatible with your project’s build configuration likePlatform, or Platform target.

If your the reference library is 32 bit, you need to make sure your platform and platform target is x86.

If your the reference library is 64 bit, you can configure the platform and platform target as Any CPU.

Once all these information are consistent, try to rebuild and rerun the project. :)

Enjoy coding!

SUN Jiangong

SUN Jiangong

A senior .NET engineer, software craftsman. Passionate about new technologies.