Xamarin.Forms could not install package

Question

When creating a new solution within Xamarian studio I get this error

Could not install package \'Xamarin.Forms 1.0.6186\'. You are trying to install t

Answer 1

You have created the wrong project type, you created a normal Windows app, and I assume you are targeting iOS/Android or Mac.

Create the project with the correct type and it should work correctly.