Select File→New→Project from the main menu bar or press Ctrl+Shift+N. This example creates a Console Application which will create an executable (.exe) program. You can also use the Class Library or Windows Application project templates to create a dynamic link library (.dll) if you prefer.
In the New Project dialog, select Visual Basic under Project Types.
In the New Project dialog, select Console Application under Templates.
Enter a Name, Location, New Solution Name, and select the Create directory for Solution checkbox if you want.