httputility does not exist in current context in framework 3.5

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I'm trying to use HttpUtility.UrlEncode in my sharepoint project in the framework 3.5 but it doesn't recognise it. Simply saying :

HttpUtility does not exist in current context

I called System.Web but it still doesn't recognise none of the Http objects !

1. Add reference to System.Web in project references. 2. Add `using System.Web;` to your file. — Dmitrii Dovgopolyi, Feb 22 '13 at 09:38

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 22 '13 at 09:41

You need to add a reference to System.Web.dll

A using System.Web without the above reference will not suffice alone.

Unfortunately, the System.Web.dll cannot be referenced in a project that targets a Client Profile version of the .Net framework. So look at your project properties and make sure it targets ".NET Framework 3.5" and not ".NET Framework 3.5 Client Profile".

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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This question was answered here: Alternative to HttpUtility for .NET 3.5 SP1 client framework?

Another option if possible is to upgrade to .NET 4.5 then you have the option of using

WebUtility.UrlEncode

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.net.webutility.urlencode.aspx

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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answered Feb 22 '13 at 09:45

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