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C#: how to use Microsoft.Win32.SafeHandles

Why does using Microsoft.Win32.SafeHandles cause the C# Compiler Error:

The type or namespace name 'SafeHandles' does not exist in the namespace 'Microsoft.Win32'

This code is lifted from http://zachsaw.blogspot.com/2010/07/serialport-ioexception-workaround-in-c.html

Solution

  • The problem is that you're trying to use sample code written for the normal .Net Framework in a Compact Framework project. This class is not supported by the CF.