Merge pull request #13827 from GitHubber17/415544-f

410544 - MSBuild error article updates

Author: v-regandowner

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4024.md

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-title: "MSB4024: The imported project file 'filename' could not be loaded."
-description: "This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load a project file, but couldn't load an imported file."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4024 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4024 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4024
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 # MSB4024
 
-This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load a project file, but couldn't load an imported file.  The imported file must be an XML MSBuild file, such as a `.props` file, or `.targets` file, or a file with any other extension that contains XML that is intended to be interpreted by MSBuild.
+This article describes the MSB4024 error code.
 
-The message resembles the following, but this text is followed by additional information:
+## Message text
 
-```output
-MSB4024: The imported project file 'filename' could not be loaded.
-```
+`MSB4024: The imported project file 'filename' could not be loaded.`
 
-Verify that the correct file is being imported, and look to the additional information to determine the cause of the problem.
+## Description
 
-See [Import element (MSBuild)](../import-element-msbuild.md).
+This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load a project file, but can't load an imported file. The imported file must be an XML MSBuild file, such as a `.props` file, `.targets` file, or a file with any other extension that contains XML intended for interpretation by MSBuild.
+
+## Resolution
+
+Verify the correct file is being imported. The standard output message text is followed by additional information from the operating system. Look to the additional information provided by the operating system to determine the cause of the problem. For more information, see [Import element (MSBuild)](../import-element-msbuild.md).
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4025.md

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 ---
-title: "MSB4025: The project file could not be loaded. {0}"
-description: "This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load the project file, but the project file could not be loaded."
-ms.date: "07/15/2024"
+title: MSB4025 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4025 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4025
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 ---
 # MSB4025
 
-This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load and parse a project, but the project file or MSBuild import file could not be loaded. The file must be an XML MSBuild file, such as a validly formatted project file, `.props` file, or `.targets` file, or a file with any other extension that contains XML that is intended for MSBuild to interpret.
+This article describes the MSB4025 error code.
 
-The message resembles the following, but this text might be followed by additional information:
+## Message text
 
-```output
-MSB4024: The imported project file could not be loaded.
-```
+`MSB4025: The imported project file could not be loaded. {0}`
 
-If it's not obvious what imported file caused the problem, rerun the build with full diagnostic logs (use the `-verbosity:diag` command-line switch), and check the MSBuild log file. For bigger output logs on large projects, consider using the binary log (`-bl` command-line switch) and the [MSBuild Structured Log Viewer](https://msbuildlog.com/) to view the output more easily.
+## Description
 
-Look to the additional information provided to determine the cause of the problem. Typical causes include the project file is missing, has an incorrect path, or is misspelled; unauthorized access; XML parsing errors in the project file; or it's open and locked by another program.
+This error occurs when MSBuild tries to load and parse a project, but the project file or MSBuild import file can't be loaded. The file must be an XML MSBuild file, such as a validly formatted project file, a `.props` or `.targets` file, or a file with any other extension that contains XML intended for interpretation by MSBuild.
+
+The standard output message text is followed by additional information from the operating system. Look to the additional information provided to determine the cause of the problem. 
+
+Here are some typical causes: 
+
+- The project file is missing, the path to the file is incorrect, or the path or file name is misspelled.
+- Unauthorized access issues with the file.
+- XML parsing errors in the project file.
+- The project file is open and locked by another program.
+
+## Resolution
+
+If it's not obvious what imported file caused the problem, rerun the build with full diagnostic logs by using the `-verbosity:diag` command-line switch, and then check the MSBuild log file. For longer output logs on large projects, consider using the binary log `-bl` command-line switch with the [MSBuild Structured Log Viewer](https://msbuildlog.com/) to view the output more easily.
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4030.md

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-title: "MSB4030: 'value' is an invalid value for the 'parameter name' parameter of the 'task name' task. The 'parameter name' parameter is of type 'parameter type'."
-description: "This error occurs when an invalid parameter value is passed to an MSBuild task."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4030 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4030 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4030
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 ---
 # MSB4030
 
-This error occurs when an invalid parameter value is passed to an MSBuild task.
+This article describes the MSB4030 error code.
+
+## Message text
+
+`MSB4030: 'value' is an invalid value for the 'parameter name' parameter of the 'task name' task. The 'parameter name' parameter is of type 'parameter type'.`
 
-The message resembles the following text:
+## Description
+
+This error occurs when an invalid parameter value is passed to an MSBuild task.
 
-```output
-MSB4030: 'value' is an invalid value for the 'parameter name' parameter of the 'task name' task. The 'parameter name' parameter is of type 'parameter type'.
-```
+## Resolution
 
-Check the documentation for the task for more information about the expected parameter type and allowed values.
+Check the documentation for the task for more information about the expected parameter type and allowed values. For more information, see [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
 
-See [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
+## Applies to
 
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4044.md

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 ---
-title: "MSB4044: The 'task name' task was not given a value for the required parameter 'parameter name'."
-description: "This error occurs when a task is not provided a value for a required parameter."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4044 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4044 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4044
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 ---
 # MSB4044
 
-This error occurs when a task is not provided a value for a required parameter.
+This article describes the MSB4044 error code.
 
-The message resembles the following text:
+## Message text
 
-```output
-MSB4044: The 'task name' task was not given a value for the required parameter 'parameter name'.
-```
+`MSB4044: The 'task name' task was not given a value for the required parameter 'parameter name'.`
+
+## Description
+
+This error occurs when a task isn't provided a value for a required parameter.
+
+## Resolution
 
 Check the project file or imported file for the invocation of the task, and examine the arguments provided.
 
 Check the documentation for the task for more information about the expected parameters, including which parameters are required, and which are optional.
 
-See [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
+For more information, see [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4057.md

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-title: "MSB4057: The target 'target name' does not exist in the project."
-description: "This error occurs when a required target isn't found in the project file or its imports."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4057 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4057 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4057
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 ---
 # MSB4057
 
-This error occurs when a target cannot be found, but it is referenced in a project file (such as in `CallTarget`, `BeforeTargets`, `AfterTargets`, or `DependsOnTarget`).
+This article describes the MSB4057 error code.
 
-```output
-MSB4057: The target 'target name' does not exist in the project.
-```
+## Message text
 
-Check the spelling of the target and ensure that it's present in the project file or its imports.
+`MSB4057: The target 'target name' does not exist in the project.`
 
-Check the logic of conditions to make sure that the target is included under the relevant conditions.
+## Description
 
-If the target is an individual project build within a solution that is nested in a Visual Studio Solution folder and you're referencing it with the command-line option `-targets` or `-t`, make sure that the file containing the target is properly referenced by the solution folder name, not the name of the folder on disk.
+This error occurs when a target can't be found, but the target is referenced in a project file, such as through the `CallTarget`, `BeforeTargets`, `AfterTargets`, or `DependsOnTarget` property.
+
+## Resolution
+
+Confirm the target is present in the project file or its imports, and check for spelling errors. Check the logic of conditions to make sure the target is included under the relevant conditions.
+
+If the target is an individual project build within a nested solution in a Visual Studio Solution folder, and you reference the target with the command-line option `-targets` or `-t`, confirm the file containing the target is properly referenced. Be sure to reference the target by the solution folder name and not the name of the folder on disk.
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4062.md

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 ---
-title: "MSB4062"
-description: "The 'task' task could not be loaded from the assembly 'assembly'."
-ms.date: "09/30/2021"
+title: MSB4062 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4062 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4062
@@ -16,14 +16,28 @@ ms.author: ghogen
 manager: mijacobs
 ms.subservice: msbuild
 ---
-# MSB4062: The task could not be loaded from the assembly
+# MSB4062
 
-This error is emitted when a task assembly cannot be loaded prior to executing a task.
+This article describes the MSB4062 error code.
 
-Error MSB4018 may be caused when running a task in an environment that it was not prepared for, for instance when a task assembly targets 32-bit x86 but is running in a 64-bit MSBuild environment.
+## Message text
 
-```text
+`MSB4062: The task could not be loaded from the assembly.`
+
+## Description
+
+This error is emitted when MSBuild can't load a task assembly before executing the task.
+
+Error MSB4062 might be caused when a task runs in an environment for which it isn't prepared. For example, when a task assembly targets 32-bit x86 but it runs in a 64-bit MSBuild environment.
+
+```output
 S:\BitnessInMSBuild\ShowErrors.proj(13,5): error MSB4062: The "TaskCompiledForx86" task could not be loaded from the assembly S:\BitnessInMSBuild\TaskCompiledForx86\bin\Debug\net472\TaskCompiledForx86.dll. Could not load file or assembly 'file:///S:\BitnessInMSBuild\TaskCompiledForx86\bin\Debug\net472\TaskCompiledForx86.dll' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format. Confirm that the <UsingTask> declaration is correct, that the assembly and all its dependencies are available, and that the task contains a public class that implements Microsoft.Build.Framework.ITask.
 ```
 
-To resolve this, ensure that the task expresses a dependency on the runtime environment it requires in the task's [UsingTask](../usingtask-element-msbuild.md) element.
+## Resolution
+
+Ensure the task expresses a dependency on the runtime environment it requires in the task's [UsingTask](../usingtask-element-msbuild.md) element.
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4064.md

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 ---
-title: "MSB4064"
-description: "This error occurs when a task is invoked with a parameter that is not compatible with the task."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4064 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4064 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4064
@@ -18,16 +18,24 @@ ms.subservice: msbuild
 ---
 # MSB4064
 
-This error occurs when a task is invoked with a parameter that is not compatible with the task.
+This article describes the MSB4064 error code.
 
-The full message resembles the following text:
+## Message text
 
-```output
-MSB4064: The 'parameter name' parameter is not supported by the 'task name' task loaded from assembly: 'assembly' from the path: 'path'. Verify that the parameter exists on the task, the UsingTask points to the correct assembly, and it is a settable public instance property.
-```
+`MSB4064: The 'parameter name' parameter is not supported by the 'task name' task loaded from assembly: 'assembly' from the path: 'path'. Verify that the parameter exists on the task, the UsingTask points to the correct assembly, and it is a settable public instance property.`
+
+## Description
+
+This error occurs when a task is invoked with a parameter that isn't compatible with the task.
+
+## Resolution
 
 Check the project file or imported file for the invocation of the task, and examine the arguments provided.
 
 Check the documentation for the task for more information about the expected parameters, including which parameters are required, and which are optional.
 
-See [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
+For more information, see [MSBuild tasks](../msbuild-tasks.md).
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4067.md

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-title: "MSB4067: The element 'element' beneath element 'parent element' is unrecognized."
-description: "This error occurs when a project file or an imported file contains an invalid element."
-ms.date: "08/15/2022"
+title: MSB4067 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4067 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4067
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 ---
 # MSB4067
 
+This article describes the MSB4067 error code.
+
+## Message text
+
+`MSB4067: The element 'element' beneath element 'parent element' is unrecognized.`
+
+## Description
+
 This error occurs when a project file or an imported file contains an invalid element.
 
-The message text resembles the following text:
+## Resolution
+
+Check the syntax of the element and refer to the MSBuild documentation for the parent element to determine if it's a valid child element. For more information, see [MSBuild project file schema reference](../msbuild-project-file-schema-reference.md).
 
-```output
-The element 'element' beneath element 'parent element' is unrecognized.
-```
+## Applies to
 
-Check the syntax of that element and refer to the MSBuild documentation for the parent element to determine if it's a valid child element. See [MSBuild project file schema reference](../msbuild-project-file-schema-reference.md).
+All versions of MSBuild

docs/msbuild/errors/msb4086.md

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 ---
-title: "MSB4086"
-description: "A numeric comparison was attempted on 'expression' that evaluates to 'value' instead of a number, in condition 'condition'."
-ms.date: "06/18/2021"
+title: MSB4086 diagnostic code
+description: Learn about the possible causes of the MSB4086 build error and get troubleshooting tips.
+ms.date: 04/15/2025
 ms.topic: "error-reference"
 f1_keywords:
  - MSB4086
@@ -16,10 +16,28 @@ ms.author: ghogen
 manager: mijacobs
 ms.subservice: msbuild
 ---
-# MSB4086: A numeric comparison was attempted on 'expression' that evaluates to 'value' instead of a number, in condition 'condition'
+# MSB4086
 
-This error occurs in an MSBuild project file when a number was expected in a condition expression, but the expression evaluated to a non-numeric value. If this error occurs in your project file, check the project file for syntax errors and other problems. For help with the syntax, see MSBuild conditions at [MSBuild conditions](../msbuild-conditions.md).
+This article describes the MSB4086 error code.
 
-Check the MSBuild properties to see that you're using them as expected. Check that the properties used in the condition expression, especially those properties that are expected to have a numeric value, are set to a numeric value with the correct syntax.
+## Message text
 
-This error can also be generated if there is a problem with setting the numeric value. The root cause could be another error, such as an installation issue. For example, if a version number of an installed tool was used in a condition expression, but the tool was not installed.
+`MSB4086: A numeric comparison was attempted on 'expression' that evaluates to 'value' instead of a number, in condition 'condition'.`
+
+## Description
+
+This error occurs in an MSBuild project file when a number is expected in a condition expression, but the expression evaluated to a non-numeric value.
+
+### Check numeric values
+
+This error can also be generated if there's a problem with setting a numeric value. The root cause might be another error, such as an installation issue. For example, if a version number of an installed tool is used in a condition expression, but the tool isn't installed.
+
+## Resolution
+
+If the error occurs in your project file, check the project file for syntax errors and other problems. For more information about the syntax, see [MSBuild conditions](../msbuild-conditions.md).
+
+Review the MSBuild properties and confirm you're using them as expected. Check the properties in the condition expression, especially properties with a numeric value, and confirm the values are numeric and use the correct syntax.
+
+## Applies to
+
+All versions of MSBuild