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Hi,
When i try to open my html and images based static project inside visual studio community edition, i am not able to see folders and files in solution explorer. I checked there is no weird settings like disabled view or something. After this update it simply stopped working.
Am i missing some settings ? Please help me to fix this.
Thanks,
Manan
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What kind of project did you create previously using the New Project dialog?
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Hi @Manankumar Patel , do you have any update on Viorel's response?
It is a simple HTML and CSS project to serve HTML pages.
Created as a folder-based solution, not a proper template.
But it was resolved with 2026 Visual Studio.
Hi @Manankumar Patel , thanks for update!
Leon just posted a response, I hope you can have a check!
Thanks
Hi @Manankumar Patel , do you have any update?
Hi everyone,
I know about the Open a local folder option. My issue was that this option did not show Folders and Files after using this option.
Not sure whether it is an issue with Visual Studio loading, but do not want to spend time much on it as VS 2026 is already there and working fine.
Thanks for everyone for help.
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Hi Manankumar,
I’ve updated my response based on your latest feedback, and I’d appreciate it if you could review it and share your thoughts.
Thank you for your latest response. I’m glad to hear that the issue has been resolved after updating to Visual Studio 2026. In many cases, installing an update can reset or repair missing components, which may cause the File Explorer dialog to stop working.
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Hi Manankumar,
I'm sorry for bothering you, have you tried my solution? Let me know if you have any update! Thanks
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Please check the .cshtml file. Are your folders and files registered there or not? If not, then you need to register them.
otherwise, the solution will not be able to access your files and folders, and they will not be visible in the Solution Explorer.
Used the open folder option in Visual Studio. That eventually creates a .vs folder as there is no proper solution template for such a project. Also, it's not a .NET project.