| Property | Expected value | |----------|----------------| | File name | CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.dll | | Assembly version | 10.2.3600.0 | | File version | 10.2.3600.17 | | PublicKeyToken | 692fbea5521e1304 | | Culture | neutral | | File size (approx) | ~200–300 KB |
Here’s a structured review / investigation into the download you mentioned: (sometimes labeled as build 10.2.3600.17 ). | ❌ No – will fail without the full runtime |
[System.Reflection.Assembly]::LoadFile("C:\path\to\CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine.dll").GetName() Or right-click → Properties → Details. | Criteria | Verdict | |----------|---------| | Legitimate if from SAP/VS2008 | ✅ Yes | | Safe to download from random sites | ❌ No – high risk | | Still recommended for new development | ❌ No – use CR 13+ or a modern reporting tool | | Should you download just the DLL? | ❌ No – will fail without the full runtime | | ❌ No – will fail without the full runtime |