FIX: Error message when you build a Visual Studio 2010 setup project: "Unable to update the dependencies of the project"

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for installing this hotfix package.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you install the hotfix if the affected files are not being used.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix package does not replace a previously released hotfix package.

File Information

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