VMR Build Failure: Missing Project File: Microsoft.DotNet.Installer.Tests.csproj

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Failure Mode

The build failed during installer validation because the project file 'Microsoft.DotNet.Installer.Tests.csproj' could not be found. This is a configuration or repository issue, where the expected test project is missing from the source tree. The error is consistently reported by MSBuild in the Validate installer packages jobs.

• Relevant error lines:
  • 'error MSB3202: The project file "test/Microsoft.DotNet.Installer.Tests/Microsoft.DotNet.Installer.Tests.csproj" was not found.'
• Locations within a build:
  • Validate Installers - Linux x64 (Validate installer packages)
  • Validate Installers - Linux arm64 (Validate installer packages)

Affected Builds

• Build 20250508.1
• Build 20250507.12
• Build 20250507.11