diff --git a/src/vpatch.csproj b/src/vpatch.csproj
index 1611655..16c4051 100644
--- a/src/vpatch.csproj
+++ b/src/vpatch.csproj
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
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         <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Build.Locator">
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+            <Version>1.9.1</Version>
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             <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>