The referenced component 'EntityFramework' could not be found.

Question

So im downloading a project at home from work over team foundation server. I download the project and it won\'t compile because of the error. Warning 2 The referenced c

Answer 1

There are good ways suggested by the developers, you may also try this solution to solve your problem.

In your case your project has a reference to the EntityFramework library, but library it self is not available to you project. You may try either the following:

• If you have NuGet package manager:

Click on Project-> Manage NuGet Packages. It will open following window.

Find the EntityFramework and click Install.

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- Alternatively, Download the EntityFramework library to your computer, then

Right-Click the Prject-> Add References...-> Browse-> Locate your EntityFramework library-> Click OK

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- Optionally you may use package manager to install library reference,
check this link package-manager-console (Note: This might require NuGet Package manager)