I am not able to add the System.Data.SQLClient Namespace to my project. :(

If I right-click on Solution Explorer/References to "Add Reference" there's no System.Data.SQLClient Namespace to be found !

In fact, the System.Data.SqlClient.dll is missing from my \Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\.... folder alltogether. Is that the reason ?

Is something wrong with my installation or what ? Can I download it from somewhere ?

Hi Mike,

You should add a reference to the System.Data assembly, that holds the System.Data namespace, including System.Data.SqlClient. Once you added the reference, use

Import System.Data.SqlClient

for a VB.NET project or

using System.Data.SqlClient;

for a C# project.

The Import / Using statement makes the SqlClient namespace (located in the System.Data assembly) available to your code.

HtH,

Imar
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I just had the same problem. Thanks for helping me solve it.