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    Opening a C++ solution with external dependency files causes those external dependency file tabs to show "An error has occurred in..."

    fixed in: visual studio 2019 version 16.8 preview 4fixed in: visual studio 2019 version 16.8 ga16.6 preview 6windows 6.3visual studioFixed In: Visual Studio 2019 version 16.8

    avatar image Tobias Loew reported May 08, 2020 at 09:11 AM

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