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cannot be changed in the project properties under General - Start object

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Description

## Visual Studio Version
17.13.5

## Summary
cannot be changed in the project properties under General - Start object

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Create a .NET Winforms VB application
2. Add a new Form item for this project
3. Try to change the Startup object under General - Start object

## Expected Behavior
The Startup object can be changed successfully under General - Start object

## Actual Behavior
The Startup object cannot be changed successfully under General - Start object

## User Impact
cannot be changed in the project properties under General - Start object
Original FeedBack: https://devdiv.visualstudio.com/DevDiv/_workitems/edit/2438543

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Research direction

The issue names no source file, test, or entry point. Reproduce it in Visual Studio 17.13.5 with a .NET WinForms VB application, add a second Form item, and inspect the project properties under General > Start object. Done means the Startup object can be changed successfully in that scenario.

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Assessment

Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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