Why dialog box not open after click add reference in visual studio

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After clicking "add reference" in Visual Studio, dialog box does not open. Why? So I can't add any reference.

The screen just flashes like refresh but nothing appears after clicking "add reference". I need your help. Thanks. I am a newbie in Visual Studio 2010.

i use c# using visual studio 2010 .. I click add reference at solution explorer .. but nothing popup.. — John Shuk, Nov 11 '15 at 05:35
happenned to me that installed Add-on (dont remmember which) took over this dialog and prevent it to open, try disabling Add-ons, and check... — Tomer W, Nov 11 '15 at 06:23
This might help - https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/44c773bb-5003-44a1-9171-7b5302d8466b/vs2010-hangs-on-add-reference?forum=vseditor — MusicLovingIndianGirl, Nov 11 '15 at 06:29
try resetting your IDE settings > tools > import/export settings — Ahmed ilyas, Nov 13 '15 at 06:26
Thank you all, i already solve that problem ..Close visual studio and stop service "Tablet PC input service" in task manager.. — John Shuk, Nov 16 '15 at 04:39

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 11 '16 at 12:18

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Restart "TabletInputService" from services, and then don't forget to restart visual studio.

answered Nov 11 '16 at 12:18

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Why dialog box not open after click add reference in visual studio

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