Not allowed to pick directory for a new windows application project

When I am using Visual Studio 2005 professional doing VB programming I am not able to specify what directory I want the solution to be created in when I create a new windows application.

I had the express edition installed previously.

Anyone have any idea why I am not allowed to specify a directory for the solution

Thanks in advance.




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Not allowed to pick directory for a new windows application project

  • 6SC

    If you look in Tools -> Options -> Project and Solutions Tab -> Visual Studio Project Locations.

    This is the root directory for all your projects (which you can change)

    When you create a new project the name of the project will be the name of the folder under this Project Location root folder above.


  • KingKarter

    You should be able to, what options are you presented with when you click on File > new project/solution

    you should get a dialog box coming up with project choices, and then entering a name for the project (as well as creating a directory for this project) and selecting the location to store the project.



  • IamWasim

    Just what I needed to know. Thanks,

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