Unable to find nuget local source error occurred while restoring nuget packages the local source doesn't exist

Question

I\'ve been given a visual studio 2017 solution. When I open it fails as with the error:

Error occurred while restoring NuGet packages: The local source \'\\\\netw

Answer 1

You will encounter the same issue in Visual Studio 2019. I have the same issue, I thought it was a conflict on Visual Studio 2017 but it wasn't.

The fix is you have to remove the source that is causing the issue.

You can remove it via Tools -> NuGet Package Manager -> Package Manager Settings