# Mismatched Manifest Definition Reference Troubleshooting ## Error I ran into this when creating a new project for work, and there was some kind of conflict with the dependencies. > [!error] > > *The located assembly's manifest definition does not match the assembly reference* ## Fix(es) * Nuke all of the `<assemblybinding>` entries in the `app.config` file(s) * In the Package Manager Console, run: * `Get-Project -All | Add-BindingRedirect` [Stack Overflow Link](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/215026/the-located-assemblys-manifest-definition-does-not-match-the-assembly-reference) #dotnet #c_sharp #visual_studio