Shortcut to GAC
1.Windows + R = The Run Dialog
2. Type in “Assembly”
3. This opens the GAC for viewing.
4. GAC is normally the “\Windows\assembly” folder. But, Explorer displays this folder slightly different from a normal folder. So, How does it work behind the scenes?
a. See here – the intro from geekswithblog
b, Explorer uses shfusion.dll behind hoods. This is explained here.