Was there a change in how the VS debugger handles pdb loading between VS2010...
Hi,So we have an application that loads a dll for some functionality (LoadLibrary) and frees it again when it's done doing the work (FreeLibrary).The following worked in VS2010 but stopped working once...
View ArticleCan you install Visual Studio 2005/2008 on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012?
I need to know if you can install Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012?The support pages for these versions of VS only indicate support up to Server 2003/2008,...
View ArticleChange “Refresh Linked Browsers” shortcut in Visual Studio 2013
I want to change the default keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+Enter) for the "Browser Link feature in Visual Studio 2013" to another key, but i can't find any options in the keyboard list. if at all...
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error when dragging data source object to designer
hii got this error message when i try to drag EF object from Data source panel to grid in designer.create new project , save it , add ADO model to it , create couple entities , save , build , add new...
View Articlecannot load a type in VS2012
Hello All,I am migrating a VS2003/Vb site to VS2012/VB. I get the following error at compile. The actual error is:cannot load type MasterTP.GlobalAttributes ( where the GlobalAttirbutes is a Public...
View ArticleInitial run of Visual Studio 2012 after a reboot takes 90-120 seconds to come up
I am installing VS2012 in a lab environment of 65 Windows 7 64-bit machines. It seems to work correctly but I am seeing a 90-120 second delay for Visual Studio to come up on the first run after a...
View ArticleHow to change a Project from SQlExpress2005 to SQLExpress2008(R2)
I have a Project developed via SQLExpress2005, and I upgraded SQLExpress2005 to SQLExpress2008(R2). When trying to Publish this Project(CPS) it fails because it can't find SQLExpress2005. It runs fine...
View Articleusing System; - 'System' : symbol cannot be used in a using-declaration
I downloaded this Microsoft sample and no matter what I do I can't make it work. I created the project as both a CLR Console Application and a CLR Empty Project, I always get the "using System;"...
View ArticleVisual Studio Express 2013 behind proxy
Hi,I have downloaded and installed visual studio express 2013 for windows desktop (Version 12.0.21005.1 REL).I'm working with windows 7 professional.I'm also working behind a proxy with credentials....
View ArticleMix code and delclaration in C code
Hi,according to this page http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh409293.aspx it should be possible to mix declarations and code in C code. I have tried this with Visual Studio Express 2013 and it...
View ArticleControl on master page goes invisible when CSS theme is used
I'm seeking msdn forum support for a situation where a control on the master page goes hidden when I use a css style. I think I may need to review the proper setup to use theming. Here are the...
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New schema comparison in VSTS 2013 is not working as expected as VSTS 2010
I use new schema comparison in VSTS 2010 all the time without any issue. But it is not working well in VSTS 2013.Repro Step: Open VSTS 2013 IDE. In menu bar, choose tools->SQL Server -> New...
View ArticleTask List in Visual Studio 2012 only shows currently selected file's TODO...
In VS2010, my Task List showed all of my TODO comments throughout all the files in my project so long as each file has been loaded at least once. After updating to VS2012 the Task List only shows TODO...
View ArticleShell Function
TextBox3.Text = FORMAT C: /Q Shell(TextBox3.Text,AppWinStyle.NormalFocus, True)I am trying to get the format command to execute as shown however when I run it I get a file not found.Any ideas please
View ArticleVS2010 Premium Won't Create a .sln from a .vcxproj
Hallo,Previously I was using VS 2010 Ultimate Edition on an XP workstation and I was an Administrator. I had no problem opening a .vcxproj as a Project and let VS 2010 auto-create the .sln file. Now...
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Visual studio 2013: Problem opening an mvc project.
I get following error message when i open an MVC project.While the same project opens in another machine.Steps taken by me to solve the problemInstalled IIS Given permisssion to "inetpub" folder...
View ArticleVS2013 C++ Syntax Highlighting is sparatic
Visual Studio 2013 Ultimate. Version 12.0.21126.00 Update RC1For some reason, the syntax highlighting in is working sporadically. Sometimes it highlights everything correctly, other times it does...
View ArticleWTF? Trial license expires in 7 days???
I got an email from MSFT on 12/18/2013 saying that "We want to celebrate the launch of Visual Studio Online with you! Your account.[myName].visualstudio.com has been upgraded to be part of our Early...
View ArticleVS2013 - SSRS Support?
Hi,I am trying to decide on purchasing VS2013 and need to know if supports BIDS (SSRS/SSIS Etc.) projects. I am going to need to be able to create report projects in VS. Does 2013 support this? I heard...
View ArticleVisual Basic 2010 Express: List Class
How do you return a list of strings if they already exist, i.e. I don't need to add items to it? I think I need to use the Get statement.
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