MySql.Data c# .net library which runtime should I use?

Question

When adding reference to the MySQL .NET connector I am seeing two entries listed for MySql.Data

one with a runtime version of 4.0.30319 and another with a runtime version of 2.0.50727

Which should I reference? does it make a difference?

Grant Winney · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-19T03:31:42.367

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If your project targets .NET Framework 4.0, then you'll want to reference the 4.0 version. Otherwise, use the 2.0 version (even if your project targets 3.5).

You can check the version your project targets by right-clicking the project in Visual Studio and selecting properties.

edited Oct 19 '19 at 03:31

answered Aug 29 '11 at 15:15

Grant Winney

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what if my project targets 3.5? I have dependencies in 3.5 so using 4.0 will not work. – rlemon Aug 29 '11 at 15:50

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 29 '11 at 15:15

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If your project is using the .NET Framework 4.0, the 4.0.30319. Otherwise, 2.0.50727

answered Aug 29 '11 at 15:15

Tobias Schittkowski

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MySql.Data c# .net library which runtime should I use?

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