Compile Setup project with devenv.com - “ERROR: Unable to update the dependencies of the project”

Question

I have a Setup deployment project in VS 2010. The project compiles perfectly with the GUI interface of VS 2010, but any time I trying to compile it via vs cmd (devenv.com) it co

Answer 1

I used to rebuild these installer projects from scratch when they stopped working (for whatever reason), but I've found a much much quicker (and less error-prone) workaround. It works for me. Maybe it will work for you.

1. Remove the Installer project from your solution through the IDE interface
2. Add the Installer project back into your solution (Add > Existing Project...)
3. Rebuild

It works practically every time for me...

John