Add Reference Crash

While using any of the Visual Studio Express Edition programs, the program crashes when I try to add a reference to the project. The program will pause for a bit, then I get an error box stating "Microsoft Visual WD has encountered a problem and needs to close." It gives me the option to send an error report or don't send, as well as to Restart the program afterwards.

I am using Windows 2000 Professional.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Add Reference Crash

Brock Andrew
I have sent the error message, but I was hoping maybe someone else knew if I was missing some files or something. Anyway, this happens on any of the Visual Studio programs.
umer riaz
How did you install Was it online or did you download the CD images
n-k
I downloaded it from microsoft.com and installed it from there.
cprufo

I am currently having this same problem. Has anyone found a reason/fix for this issue
rjaeger
Also, what exactly are you trying to do. You say "add a reference to the project". Do you mean any reference to any project, even an assembly from the Framework
Todd Landstad MSFT
Yes, any reference. The Add Reference menu does not even display. The programs crash before that is displayed.
Lorin

WarAngel,

According to your question, I will give you some of reference on this issue and hope that helps:

1. Same problem in ASP.NET Forum: http://forums.asp.net/thread/1467608.aspx

2. The Book of Visual Studio .NET - OOP in VB .NET Crash Course: http://www.developer.com/net/vb/article.php/10926_1578341_5
lperrin
You've pretty much answered your own question. Send the error report. You indocate from the error message that you are using VWD Express. You aren't trying to reference a WinForms project are you
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