This topic has been updated for Visual Studio 2005 SP1.
Use this procedure to convert a solution or project created in Visual Studio .NET 2002 or Visual Studio .NET 2003 to the project file format that used by Visual Studio 2005.
To upgrade a project created in Visual Studio .NET 2002 or 2003
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Run Visual Studio 2005.
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On the File menu, point to Open and then click Project/Solution, Web Site, or File, depending on the kind of project you are upgrading.
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Select a .vcproj, .vbproj, .csproj, .vjsproj, or .sln file, and then click OK.
If Visual Studio detects that the project or file was created in Visual Studio .NET 2002 or 2003, the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard opens.
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Complete the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.
For more information about how to use the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard that includes instructons on handling failed upgrades, see Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.
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