Object initializer syntax cannot be used to initialize an instance of type 'Object'

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You cannot initialize an instance of Object by using object initializer syntax. An instance of Object has no properties or fields to assign a value to, and object initializer syntax requires at least one such property or field.

' Not valid.
' Dim obj1 = New Object With {}
' Dim obj2 = New Object With {.ToString = <some value>}

Error ID: BC30994

To correct this error

  • Declare instances of type Object without using an initializer list:

    Dim obj3 as Object
Dim obj4 as New Object()

See Also

Concepts

Object Initializers: Named and Anonymous Types

Reference

Object Data Type