Namespace declaration must start with 'xmlns'

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An XML namespace has been specified without the required xmlns identifier. The xmlns identifier must contain only lowercase characters.

Error ID: BC31187

To correct this error

  • Use the xmlns identifier when you declare an XML namespace. Following is an example:

    Imports <xmlns:ns="http://SampleNamespace">

See Also

Reference

Imports Statement (XML Namespace)

Other Resources

XML Literals

XML in Visual Basic