Copy / Extract DLL from GAC

Ever wondered how to retrieve dll from GAC ?

Well here is one way :

• Open command prompt and go to c:\windows\assembly\gac


• Required dll will be in form of a directory, change directory to to the dll (cd {dll name})


• Check directory for folder name (dir)


• Change directory to folder with long name


• You will get the dll in this folder


• Run copy command to copy to your desired directory

ENJOY!!!!