Unable to access ConfigurationManager.AppSettings in a Windows Forms Application

Question

How can I access ConfigurationManager.AppSettings in my Windows Forms Application?

The error message reads: The name 'ConfigurationManager' does not exist in the current context.

Answer 1

Add a reference to System.Configuration.dll.

Answer 2

I've had this experience before where I had to go and add a reference to System.Configuration to be able to use this funcitonality.

Answer 3

Right click on your project in the solution explorer, select Add Reference then select the .Net tab (it should be selected by default), and select System.Configuration