can't import Linq using "using System.Linq;" in C#

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I have imported external website into visual studio 2015. I am using .net 4.8. I am having trouble to import system.linq. It is saying "the type or namespace does not exist in the namespace system". I dont know Why does it not exist even I am using .net 4.8.

I have also tried to update to visual studio 2019 but same error occurs

using DAL;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;   /// here error is showing
using System.Web;
using System.Web.UI;
using System.Web.UI.WebControls;
using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
using CsvHelper;
using System.Text;

the type or namespace does not exist in the namespace system

You need to add System.Linq as reference to your project. Adding a using at the top of a file doesn't automatically add the reference. — Alberto Solano
– Alberto Solano, Commented Sep 5, 2019 at 8:50
System.Linq is part of .NET framework assemblies. Here a quick guide about how to add references to your project. — Alberto Solano
– Alberto Solano, Commented Sep 5, 2019 at 8:53

masoud · Accepted Answer · 2019-09-11 10:45:48Z

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you have to Add System.Linq dll to your project

do this:

right click on References in your project from solution explorer
click on Manage NuGet Packages
search System.Linq then click on Install

answered Sep 11, 2019 at 10:45

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Suzy · Accepted Answer · 2019-09-11 10:03:33Z

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The System.Linq namespace is in the System.Core assembly (in System.Core.dll). So, it is needed to put system.core.dll in references.

answered Sep 11, 2019 at 10:03

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