   vb2008 - the module was expected to contain an assembly manifest
  When I try to test my project in VB2008, this message appears:---Error while trying to run project: Could not load file or assembly 'Project Name' or one of its dependencies. The module was expected to contain an assembly manifest.---This always appears when I test my project! It happens to all my projects. I tried starting a new project but when i test it, it appears again. Whats the problem? - And i don't know if this is the correct place to put this thread in?   
  What have you named the project? I seem to recall a similar message when I tried to use a project that had conflicting assembly names (e.g. SomeProject.exe and SomeProject.dll). Try renaming the project, cleaning the solution then rebuilding.   ;  tried renaming the project, cleaning it and rebuilding it. I went to test my application. That manifest error again came up. Any ideas?   ;  Odd. Does it happen if you create a new project (say, a console project), leave it with its default name (ConsoleApplication1 or similar) and run it? If so, I'd try reinstalling VB.NET 2008.   ;  thanks for the advice. I reinstalled the vb2008 and started it again. Started a new project and tested and -- that error came up again. I have no idea how to get this working. Any help please..   ;  i don't know what the source of this error is. I don't think it is Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition so i think it is from Dot Net Framework. I don't know. help?   ;  Could you zip up a copy of a project that doesn't work and link to it here to verify that it's a problem with your machine? If you suspect a problem with the framework and/or IDE you could also try installing VB.NET Express 2010, which will install a new framework (4.0) and IDE.   ;  I reinstalled Windows XP, installed .Net frameworks and installed Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. When I tested, it worked PERFECTLY but as i restarted the computer, the manifest error came up. I also have VB2010 AND installed .NET 4.0 but the manifest error again came up. I think the error is coming from my computer, dot net or vb. What happened there?   ;  If you search the web with that error message (I assume it is BadImageFormatException you're getting) you'll find a variety of things to try (none of which seem especially conclusive). You may have more luck asking on the Visual Studio forum.Are you on 64-bit Windows by any chance?   ;  i been on the internet searching for solutions about the manifest error for several days now and still found no solution. I will try searching for 'BadImageFormatException' with the manifest error also. And if i try to go onto a microsoft website, it comes up with an error. I don't know why.   