Dotnet CLI command fails to run DLL

Question

This is probably something stupid I'm overlooking, but suddenly the dotnet CLI command fails to run my .Net Core Project DLL (>dotnet MyFrameworkDependent.dll). It runs fine locally but just doesn't do anything on the VM which is Win7Pro. I reinstalled .Net Core and 'dotnet' utility is there as I can run it with -help and other stuff in the admin command prompt. It just wouldn't do anything when I pass my DLL. It used to run with the previous version, but now - nothing! Not even any error or feedback. Any ideas on how I can troubleshoot this? Any clues are greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Windows Event viewer may contain either of these errors

1603 == ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE
1618 == ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING

Cause: This issue may occur if another program has not completed installing and a system reboot is required.

Resolution: To resolve this issue, delete the strings, if any, in the PendingFileRenameOperations and FileRenameOperations registry keys.

Answer 2

Turned out there was some kinda problem with directory contents. I was able to run the DLL within the publish directory. I don't have time at the moment to investigate further, but if I get to it, I'll post details.