‘Forms’ does not exist in the namespace system.windows

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Expand the project in Solution Tree, Right-Click on References, Add Reference, Select System.Windows.Forms on Framework tab.

You need to add reference to some non-default assemblies sometimes.

From comments: for people looking for VS 2019+: Now adding project references is Right-Click on Dependencies in Solution Explorer.

For people looking for VS Code: How do I add assembly references in Visual Studio Code

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