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Unable to load WCF project in solution as I am using Visual Studio 2022
In my solution total 12 projects but when I loading it is loading only 11 project, and one project is unable to load. IDE: Visual Studio 2022 Framework: <TargetFrameworkVersion>v4.8</TargetFrameworkVersion> Application: WCF I need solution…
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New WinUI 3 projects fail to build with CS1061 errors after a fresh OS and VS install.
The error always appears in the generated file MainWindow.g.cs. This indicates that the XAML compiler is not correctly connecting the UI file to the code-behind file. Troubleshooting Steps Already Taken: I have already performed extensive…
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I cannot contact Visual Studio support.
I am trying to get assistance from the live chat support for installation at the following link. Despite my repeated attempts since last week, I have never received any response. https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/support/
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How can I prevent Vistual Studio uninstalling workloads that I'm currently using?
I have an issue when using Visual Studio where I can be in the middle of working on a project and then I without any warning I'll start getting build errors because a workload required for my project isn't installed. Specifically this is usually…
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Visual studio code github copilot not connecting to Azure MCP server
I followed the below documentation to connect Azure MCP server in VS Code, to use it in Github Copilot chat agent…
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VS 2022: Couldn't install Microsoft.VisualCpp.Redist.14
I wanted to install Desktop Development C++, but during installing, I get the error: "Couldn't install Microsoft.VisualCpp.Redist.14". I tried to repair, launched install and uninstall repair tools, worked with registry, uninstall Microsoft…
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Unable to get the product Key for VS 2022 in my subscription
I am not able to locate the product key for VS 2022 in my subscription. It shows Visual Studio Dev Essentials 2022 - Custom Key This product is offered to this subscription level as a trial license only. If you have purchased this product at retail…
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IIS Express configuration not working
IIS Express 10.0 is installed along with VS 2022. However, asp.net web/api projects are not getting created/ existing web projects not getting loaded. I have uninstalled / reinstalled VS 2022 but IIS Express issue is still showing. I have tried running…
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How do I get Microsoft Code to come up in my right click menu?
When I right button click on a folder in Windows Explorer, the option to launch that new and empty folder in Microsoft Visual Studio Code is not available to me as it appears in a youtube tutorial like so. How do I get it there as a menu option If I…
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How to remove server from server explorer list in Visual Studio
I am sorry if the tag is wrong. I could not find a visual studio tag. The issue is that I have by mistake connected to my own pc as a 'Windows Server' and now it is showing up in the Server Explorer of Visual Studio 2022. I am able to view 'Event Logs',…
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Could not start visual studio due to an error - StreamJsonRpc.ConnectionLostException
Good afternoon, I am primarily a Linux user but am excited by some of the GUI features of Visual Studio. Unfortunately I am unable to open Visual Studio. I downloaded the most recent installer and was able to install it without trouble. It will not…
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How to Solve the Eye strain issues on the Latest Version of Visual Studio 2022 update 17.13.2 ?
Hi there, I am a full-time software Engineer mostly working in .NET technologies (like - WPF, Windows Forms). In our company C# is behemoth horse due to the extensive use of it across different products we make, from Web to Desktop Applications. We use…
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Visual Studio 2022 download stuck at 0 bytes
I tried to start VisualStudioSetup.exe multiple times, but it displays the following: and stuck at 0 bytes all the time. What URL or IP address does it try to download from? How can I check if it is accessible from my machine? Are there…
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How do I renew our ADT4T access?
I work in the IT Dept at a Community College, and we have access to ADT4T (Azure Dev Tools for Teaching), and one of the instructors says it need to be renewed. How do I renew it. I have clicked all around our Azure Portal, but I can't find it.
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How can I create an edmx using Visual Studio 2022 so I can get rid of Visual Studio Express 2010?
I use VS 2020, but I have kept Visual Studio 2010 for 10 years because the edmx (Entity Framework) for a very old app was built using that old VS. I would really like very precise instructions explaining how I can get rid of VS 2010 but still build the…
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How can I fix the 'Unable to download installation files' error in Visual Studio Installer? (Theres no Internet issue)
just downloaded the installer from the site , clicked on the installer , after a few seconds , this , and btw there is no issue with internet
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How to run VC++6 on windows 11
my os is win11 24H2, I tried a method on the Internet that told me to rename MSDEV.EXE to MSDEVL.EXE and then run it in Windows XP compatibility mode, but this did not work.
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NET9 MAUi connection from Visual Studio to iMac
In my iMac, I have installed NET9 and the workload for MAUI, latest version. I created a shiny MAUI project based on NET9. When I try to run the application from Visual Studio to a simulator such as iPhone 15 iOS 18.1, I get this error MSBuild was…
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deleted developer account and cannot create a new one, this was over 60 days ago
My Developer account was deactivated and I subsequently deleted it ( I am sure I clicked delete). This was over 60 days ago and I was hoping to get started afresh, but the dashboard only shows the deleted account and that I can delete profile and…
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VS 2013 FTP Connect to Website, Can not open file
I am using Visual Studio 2013 (aware eol). I do File, Open Website, then FTP Website. I use the IP Address for server and a port. Has worked flawlessly until I recently dumped my Spectrum Router and replaced it with a Asus Router that has a built in…