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The Toolbox item for '<component name>' could not be retrieved from the Toolbox

Complete error message: Make sure the assembly that contains the Toolbox item is correctly installed. The Toolbox item raised the following error: <error string>.

The component in question threw an exception when Visual Studio accessed it.

To correct this error

  • Note the exact text of the error message and contact the component vendor.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Manipulate Toolbox Tabs

Reference

Choose Toolbox Items Dialog Box (Visual Studio)