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Microsoft.Win32.Primitives

NuGetv4.3.0

Provides common types for Win32-based libraries. Commonly Used Types: System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4.

Not recommended for new projects

No — Microsoft.Win32.Primitives should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3585 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

  • ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.

    Last published 3585 days ago.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Pulls in 3 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • FLicense: grade F, Failing.

    No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

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Install cost

What you actually take on by adding Microsoft.Win32.Primitives to a project.

3
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

3
Total installed

Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.

1
Tree depth

Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

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Licenses in the dependency tree

MIT

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Compatibility

.NET
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Dependencies

Declared by Microsoft.Win32.Primitives v4.3.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.

Runtime (3)

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Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 42 days apart.

Recent versions of Microsoft.Win32.Primitives
VersionPublishedLicense
4.3.0latest9 years ago
4.3.0-preview1-24530-0410 years ago
4.0.110 years ago
4.0.1-rc2-2402710 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2351610 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2340911 years ago
4.0.1-beta-2322511 years ago
4.0.011 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2310911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2301911 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2281611 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2260511 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2241611 years ago
4.0.0-beta-2223112 years ago

Overview

Microsoft.Win32.Primitives is an NuGet package that provides common types for Win32-based libraries. Commonly Used Types: System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4. It has 3 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 4.3.0.

Who should use it

Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need provides common types for Win32-based libraries. Commonly Used Types: System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception When using NuGet 3.x this package requires at least version 3.4 and value a focused solution.

When not to use it

Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your NuGet stack.

Pros

  • Lean dependency tree (3 direct dependencies).

Cons

  • No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.

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Maintainers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use Microsoft.Win32.Primitives?

No — Microsoft.Win32.Primitives should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3585 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.

How do I install Microsoft.Win32.Primitives?

Run `dotnet add package Microsoft.Win32.Primitives` to add Microsoft.Win32.Primitives to your NuGet project.

How many dependencies does Microsoft.Win32.Primitives have?

Microsoft.Win32.Primitives declares 3 direct dependencies and pulls in 3 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.

What license is Microsoft.Win32.Primitives released under?

No license was detected in Microsoft.Win32.Primitives's metadata; review the repository before use.

How popular is Microsoft.Win32.Primitives?

NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 3 known packages depend on Microsoft.Win32.Primitives.

Is Microsoft.Win32.Primitives still maintained?

The most recent release of Microsoft.Win32.Primitives (v4.3.0) was published 9 years ago.