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STATUS_SXS_CANT_GEN_ACTCTX
Activation-context generation stopped before binding completes
STATUS_SXS_CANT_GEN_ACTCTX is an umbrella result from the stage that turns application and assembly manifest information into an in-memory activation context. The manifest may be embedded in a resource or supplied as an external file; a problem in any required dependency can prevent that context from being built.
Treat it as a starting point, not as a diagnosis. It is broader than STATUS_SXS_MANIFEST_PARSE_ERROR, which identifies XML syntax, and broader than STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND, which identifies resolution of a referenced assembly. The SideBySide event details normally identify the actual manifest path, line or dependent identity that failed first.
What to inspect
- Preserve the SideBySide event details and the exact executable path before changing runtime packages or copying manifests.
- Determine whether Windows selected an embedded application manifest or an external one; an embedded manifest takes precedence for the default context.
- Validate every dependent
assemblyIdentity, including architecture, language, version and public-key token where present.
References
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