Visual Studio does not let me drag drop items into it?

Question

Using Visual studio 2010 I got problems when double-clicking, for example a config file (*.config). Visual Studio would open but give me a error message about parameters. If

Answer 1

I think the main goal of this question is how to add many folders and files to your project in a comfortable way. Drag and Drop files into your project is one solution, which fails under certain circumstances.

Another very easy way is:

• Copy the new folders and files where you physically want them in your project
• Open the project explorer in VS and click the button "Show all files"
• All the folders and files, which are now not part of your project yet appear white
• Select the the white folders or files, right-click and choose "Bind to project"
• Done

This is also possible, if you run VS as admin.

Have some fun!

By the way: I found this question, because I had the same issue with drag and drop. I understand the security issues, but it is an annoying feature.