Error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object

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Solution to the error "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" and
Cannot Add Barcode Control to Toolbox or Form in Visual Studio .NET

When adding the barcode control to a form, the following errors may occur:

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
The .NET assembly '????.dll' could not be found.

Solution(s):

If the barcode control cannot be added to the project, make sure the proper control is used for the type of application. There are 2 types of applications in Visual Studio .NET; Web (Web Forms) and local (Windows Forms).

The ASP.NET Web Server Control only works in Web Applications.
The .NET Windows Forms Barcode Control only works in Local Windows Applications.

If the proper control is used in the appropriate application and it is still not functioning, Delete all files from %temp%, remove the control from the project and computer and download and reinstalling the control again.

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