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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
- 45/100