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This article describes the MSB3172 error code.
Message text
MSB3172: Unable to read manifest 'value'.
Description
This error occurs when MSBuild tries to read a manifest file, but some error occurs. The text from MSBuild is followed by a more detailed error message from the operating system.
Resolution
Look to the detailed message for more information about the problem. Open the manifest file in an XML editor and check for any invalid syntax, or other unexpected or incorrect changes to the file.
Applies to
All versions of MSBuild