XmlDocument type not found even though I've referenced System.XML?

Question

I\'ve referenced System.Xml:

using System.Xml;

Then in this line:

XmlDocument xdoc = new XmlDocument();

I

Answer 1

Make sure your project references the System.Xml.dll assembly. It's possible that you're referencing a different assembly that contains other System.Xml.* classes and that might be why you're seeing the System.Xml namespace but without the classes you need.

If you already have this reference, try removing and re-adding it and see if that irons out some weird VS glitch.