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KB - Could not load file or assembly 'PKArchive.NET' or one of its dependencies.


Problem:

Could not load file or assembly 'PKArchive.NET' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format.

Possible Causes:

You installed the 64 bit version of Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. 

Firefox has been seen to serve the 64 bit version even when you select X86.


Solution:

  • Download the 32 bit version https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679
  • Open Application Pool
  • Click Advanced on the far right
  • Make sure "enable 32 bit is true"
  • Make sure .NET framework is set to 4.
  • Click OK
  • Select your PK Protect Site, click on Advanced from the right
  • Chang the default Application pool to your PK Protect application pool.
  • ! In case default application pool is being used, change "enable 32 bit" on it as well to true
  • Refresh the browser.
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