Solution: rzc generate exited with code 1 in Visual Studio 2017

Step 1: Search for Visual Studio Installer: <img src="/media/1059/repair-visual-studio-rzc-generate-exited-with-code-1.png" alt="rzc generate exited with code 1 " />
Step 2: Select repair option <img src="/media/1060/repair-visual-studio-rzc-generate-exited-with-code-2.png" alt="rzc generate exited with code 1 " />
Step 3: Click on OK <img src="/media/1061/repair-visual-studio-rzc-generate-exited-with-code-3.png" alt="rzc generate exited with code 1 " />
Step 4: At the end, restart the system. <img src="/media/1062/repair-visual-studio-rzc-generate-exited-with-code-4.png" alt="rzc generate exited with code 1 " />

I just got this error while publishing my first ASP.NET Core application in Self Contained Deployment mode.

Solution

One-liner solution to this problem is - Just repair your Visual Studio.

Though I took some screenshots of repairing steps, I thought attaching those screenshots here might help you.

After re-starting the system, you will find that issue has been fixed. :)