Visual Studio 2022 C# project templates does not create a project

Jeff Dworkin 0

After installing Visual Studio 2022, I attempted to create a new project using the C#/.NET/MVC standard template. When the project is created, it is empty, there are no files created and no project within the new solution.

Lan Huang-MSFT 25,551 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-06-01T02:41:45.51+00:00

Hi @Jeff Dworkin,

What does the C#/.NET/MVC standard template mean? I don't quite understand it from your description alone.

I think you should want to create an Asp.Net MVC project.

First, you need to select ASP.NET and web development when installing Visual Studio 2022, and then select download under the Installation details option according to your own needs.

After the download is complete, create a new project and select the ASP.NET Web Application (.NET Framework) project template.In the New ASP.NET Web Application dialog, choose MVC and then choose OK.
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-01T14:16:36.1666667+00:00

I have already installed all of the necessary VS components for C#, Web Development, etc. (I might note my VS experience goes back to when it was character mode). So when you create a new project, the user is presented with a set of project types that can be further filtered. When I select any of the project types that use C# as the language, when the project is created, only an empty solution is created. If I try the same exercise using a different language, a working solution/project/project files hierarchy is created and a buildable but empty project exists.
Lan Huang-MSFT 25,551 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-06-02T01:48:16.2833333+00:00

Hi @Jeff Dworkin,

Sorry, I still don't understand what project you are trying to create. Maybe you can explain it visually with screenshots. Based on your question, you should want to create an Asp.net MVC project. Have you tested my steps?

Just create an empty solution after testing? Are you using a newer .net framework version?

Below is a screenshot of creating an MVC project.
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-02T14:05:06.9033333+00:00

It's very simple, create a Python project for web
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-02T14:06:58.0833333+00:00

I'm not sure what the confusion is:

Create a Python project from the Create New Project page
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-02T14:08:26.0933333+00:00

The result is a Python project contained in a solution with all the necessary files:
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-02T14:10:03.8366667+00:00

Create a C# .NET Core Web App
Jeff Dworkin 0 Reputation points

2023-06-02T14:11:20.5466667+00:00

Then you get a solution with no project within it and no files are generated.

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Lan Huang-MSFT 25,551 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-06-05T01:53:38.7433333+00:00

Hi @Jeff Dworkin,

I understand your problem through your screenshot.

Please check your System environment variables if there are two paths to dotnet.
C:\Program Files\dotnet
C:\Porgram Files (x86)\dotnet

If so, please delete this one: C:\Porgram Files (x86)\dotnet.
Then, restart your computer and check if the project can be created normally.

Best regards,
Lan Huang

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Lan Huang-MSFT 25,551 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-06-09T01:44:26.9066667+00:00

Hi @Jeff Dworkin,

Are there any updates on this issue? I am glad to help if you have any other questions.

hemantha grandhi 0 Reputation points

2024-02-25T13:59:43.77+00:00

hi, it worked for me. can you pls explain the root cause of it.
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SurferOnWww 1,906 Reputation points

2024-02-26T01:08:36.7666667+00:00

Then you get a solution with no project within it and no files are generated.

The issue is probably related to the SDK. If so, the following Microsoft document will help:

No .NET SDK was found

There are step-by-step procedures to find the cause, change the order of environment variables and solve the issue.

You do not have to delete the "C:\Program Files (x86)\dotnet" in the environment variables.
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