Resolving The Error - "Visual Studio Version Unable To Open Project"

While opening a project using Visual Studio 2015, we sometimes receive an error called “This version of Visual Studio is unable to open the following projects.” To fix this issue, we need to follow the given steps.

Error Window

Error

Solution

  • Open Web Platform Installer 5.0 and search for Microsoft Azure SDK for .NET (VS 2015)- 2.9.6 and click on "Add".
  • Once added, click on "Install" button.



  • It will ask for accepting the license permission. Just "Accept" and wait for completion.



  • Also, we need to run "devenv /Setup" command on Developer Command Prompt for VS 2015, with Admin rights.




The configuration is done successfully. Just click on "Continue" to work on the desired project.