title: How to add an external static library to a Visual C++ 2010 Express project
body: <p>I can't believe I'm having such a hard time figuring out how to do something so simple. I have an external library (including a .lib and .h file) that I want to add to my project. From what I've read I need to go Project>Properties>Framework and references>Add new References and add it there.</p>
  
  <p>However, this window is blank. There is a Project name and Project Directory column but there is nothing there and no 'browse' button to find my library. I tried going to VC++ directory and adding the path to the .lib file to the libraries path but it didn't help.</p>
  
  <p>What am I missing? </p>