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Troubleshoot errors in the Resource Editor

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Applies to: Visual Studio

When you're working with resource files for your application by using the Resource Editor in Visual Studio, you might run into errors. Here are some of the typical error messages that can appear, along with instructions on how to resolve the errors.

Error: There is already another resource with the name 'Name'

This error occurs when you have a duplicate name for a resource in your resource list. Follow these steps to fix the issue.

  1. In Solution Explorer, right-click the project node, and then select Properties.
  2. In the Search properties dialog, select Resources.
  3. Delete the duplicate resource item or rename it.

Error: The resource name cannot be empty

This error occurs when you have a value for a resource that's yet unnamed. Follow these steps to fix the issue.

  1. In Solution Explorer, right-click the project node, and then select Properties.
  2. In the Search properties dialog, select Resources.
  3. Make sure to provide a name for each resource item.

Support options

Here are more support resources that you might find useful:

  • Ask a question or find an answer on the Microsoft Q&A page for Visual Studio.
  • Report product issues to the engineering team using the Report a problem tool that appears both in the Visual Studio Installer and in the Visual Studio IDE.
  • Track product issues and engineering team responses in the Visual Studio Developer Community.

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