Opening URL inside visual basic form - vb.net

I would like to open webpage in VB form, however in ToolBox, there is missing WebBrowser. Could someone help me, where is the problem? I am creating project
In list of tools there is nothing with

Are you sure you are using the correct windows forms?
This is what I use

WebBrowser control is not available in .NET5 or later versions. As an alternative, you should use Webview2 control. See : How to use new WebBrowserControl in .Net 5
If your project only target windows, you can use WebBrowser control by creating a .NET Framework project.

Since you cannot use webview in win forms anymore. Please try this code :)
Dim webAddress As String = "http://www.example.com/" \
Process.Start(webAddress)

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http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t81423-re-vb-net-excel-automation-issue-cannot-create-activex-component.html
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