Get executing assembly name from referenced DLL in C#

Question

What is the best way to get the application name (i.e MyApplication.exe) of the executing assembly from a referenced class library in C#?

I need to open the applicat

Answer 1

To get the exact name without versions, etc. use:

string appName = Assembly.GetEntryAssembly().GetName().Name;

Works with .NET v1.1 and later.