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How to add an external static library to a Visual C++ 2010 Express project

I can't believe I'm having such a hard time figuring out how to do something so simple. I have an external library (including a .lib and .h file) that I want to add to my project. From what I've read I need to go Project>Properties>Framework and references>Add new References and add it there.

However, this window is blank. There is a Project name and Project Directory column but there is nothing there and no 'browse' button to find my library. I tried going to VC++ directory and adding the path to the .lib file to the libraries path but it didn't help.

What am I missing?

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