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Visual Studio 2026 removes DefaultStartup every time I add a project to the solution

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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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55/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
csharp

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Reproduce the issue with an .slnx solution in Visual Studio 2026 by setting DefaultStartup="true" on a project and then adding another project. Trace the solution update path and verify that adding a project preserves the existing DefaultStartup setting.

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Description

I have an slnx solution file. Whenever I add a project to the solution in Visual Studio 2026, it removes the DefaultStartup="true" that I have set for one of the projects.

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