How can I convert WinRT DLL and WinRT Runtime Component projects to the new...
I have a whole bunch of WinRT DLL and Runtime Component projects for Windows 8.0 and 8.1 (Visual Studio 2012 and 2013). What is the easiest way to convert them to the new Universal App DLL / Runtime...
View Articlevisual studio 2013 intellisense issues
I've experianced this on two diffrent computers now. intellisense in vs 2013 fails to show without pressing ctrl space to make it popup. For things like seeing what parameters are required in a...
View ArticleProject templates missing, not listed, can't find/fix, please help, can't...
I have a screenshot of my "New Project" screen at http://i.imgur.com/P6XebmK.png, and I can't seem to find the "Other Project Types" section, meaning I can't install InstallShield LE, or at least, I...
View ArticleIs there anyway to moving Visual Studio 2013 to another computer?
I am going to buy a new computer. Is there any way that I can "deactivate" my Visual Studio 2013 and activate on my new computer? In other words, is there a way to move Visual Studio to a new computer...
View ArticleODBC connection in Server Explorer crashing VS2013 Professional on Retrieve...
Hey all. So I will attempt to set out the issue as plainly as I am able and hopefully someone will be able to help me resolve it.To begin with, what I am attempting to do in the 2103 IDE, I am able to...
View ArticleToolbars not persistent
Hello,Since a few days my toolbar arrangement gets screwed up. I am used to having a single horizontal row of toolbars, starting with the 'Standard' toolbar. And ... I am used to having the 'Debug'...
View ArticleVS 2013 Update 2 RC : fails to create a new WP 8.1 project
Hi,i installed the new update for VS 2013 : Update 2 RC to try to build a test sample app for Windows Phone 8.1.When i try to create a new project of Windows Phone 8.1 type then it is fails with...
View Articlecannot register / sign in from VS express 2013
I posted this question yesterday - but on the windows site. Sorry for duplication:I have recently had a factory reset on the laptop so have downloaded 2013 VS express again and have got recent updates...
View Article"[BC30201] Expression expected" error
Hi There, I have two conditions, both of which is build using the Iif statement, i am using these two on the visibility on a header of a sub report and i want the report to react on the applicable...
View ArticleField descriptions
Hello, When I used VS 2010 it had an option to show documentation when writting a code. For example I had Point p1 = new Point(); and then when i would type p1. there would appear a list of...
View ArticleSSIS modules created with VS2013 fail on SQL Server 2012
HI all,i've just installed SQL Server 2012, VS 2013 (Premium) and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDTBI_VS2012_x86_ENU) on my local workstation (running Win7 x64).Creating and debugging of new SSIS modules...
View ArticleWindows Platform SDK Help in Visual Studio 2013 Help Viewer 2.1
Which of the HelpViewer 2.1 content items used in Visual Studio 2013 has the help for the Windows Platform SDK? I'm looking for help for things such as SendMessage(), CoMarshalInterface(),...
View ArticleVisual Studio Crash
My Visual Studio 2010 keeps crashing sometimes for no reason. If I uninstall and install it and the Service Pack 1 again using the same installers, the same solution opens correctly.Please suggest...
View ArticleTo send E-Mail From VB6.0?
Hi,I wanted a code from which I can send mail to the receiver from VB6.0 (Email id of receiver should change as per need)Also in message body of my mail i want to link some information which will be...
View ArticlePass data from GUI to DLL project
Hi all, I have a solution with two projects in it. One of them is a DLL project in C++ and the other is the GUI in C#. I supposed to enter the data from GUI and process them in DLL. I have added...
View ArticleI need some help writing a code
I am trying to code a program that will show the year a person was born and how old they were that year.So it would display like the following in a label: 2000 - 102001- 112002 - 12Any help would be...
View ArticleVisual Studio 2013 Update 2 RC Error - Windows.props not found
I created a new universal hub application and just compiled it and got the following error. The error points to a link to download an update but the link does not work.Error 1 File 'Windows.props' not...
View ArticleReport with drill-down needs to start display at lowest level
Hi,I'm not sure if this is in the correct forum but I'm hoping that a moderator will move it to the correct area if there is a better place for this.I have a report working that shows Master Project...
View ArticleVisual Studio not detecting changes.
Just recently after I had made some changes to configurations of my solution and project Visual Studio 2012 stopped recognizing my changes and therefore does not build my changes when I select build....
View ArticleSolution stuck loading and projects initializing
We had a third party company recently create a website for us and send over the solution which is in Visual Studio 2012. When I open the solution the first time, everything works as usual. However,...
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