Package requires NuGet client version '2.12'

Question

I am trying to install \'WindowsAzure.Storage 8.0.1\' in visual studio 2012, but getting the error

package requires NuGet client version \'2.12\' or abov

Answer 1

I got the same issue and I just clicked on "Restore NuGet package for this solution". In my case this solved the problem. Hope it will help.

Answer 2

NuGet 2.12 only supports Visual Studio 2013 and later. If you're on Visual Studio 2012 you're out of luck.

Answer 3

You are updating the wrong package. Update your Nuget Package Manager and the error will be gone.

Update-Package NuGet.VisualStudio

https://www.nuget.org/packages/NuGet.VisualStudio

Answer 4

try

nuget update -self

my result:

Checking for updates from https://www.nuget.org/api/v2/. 
Currently running NuGet.exe 2.8.7. 
Updating NuGet.exe to 5.3.1. 
Update successful.

Answer 5

This fix worked for me(I am using vs 2013, not sure if it will work for the rest), Go to Tools --> Extensions and Updates, then look for NuGet package manager for visual studio 2013, uninstall it. In the left pane select online which will take you to visual studio gallery, in the right pane search for NuGet package manager for visual studio 2013, it will bring you the right version to install. Install that and you are good to go, hope this sorts someone out.