[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 |
Do not download this DLL in isolation. If you must use Crystal Reports v10.2.3600, obtain the full Crystal Reports runtime installer from an official source (SAP or Visual Studio 2008 installation media). For new work, migrate to Crystal Reports for Visual Studio (SP 33 or later) or a non-Crystal alternative (DevExpress, Telerik, Microsoft RDLC, FastReports).
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| 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 |