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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-08-07T11:41:22.0933333+00:00
Niranjan Ghadai 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T05:37:33.2566667+00:00
Susmitha T (INFOSYS LIMITED) 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-25T07:55:50.1866667+00:00
glen burke 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T05:29:56.5133333+00:00
Surya Amrutha Vaishnavi Lanka (INFOSYS LIMITED) 245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
10 answers

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/

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-06-10T06:03:31.4666667+00:00
Mikako 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T05:10:17.7166667+00:00
Surya Amrutha Vaishnavi Lanka (INFOSYS LIMITED) 245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-08-08T09:05:14.12+00:00
Tyco Kaine 1 Reputation point
answered 2025-08-11T10:11:09.28+00:00
Susmitha T (INFOSYS LIMITED) 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
3 answers

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-29T08:03:23.8+00:00
Shweta Iyer 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented 2025-08-11T06:59:21.01+00:00
Shweta Iyer 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
8 answers

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2022-06-07T12:42:06.947+00:00
hunterlan 36 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-08T16:52:23.6666667+00:00
Alejandro Burelo Sanchez 0 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-05-27T17:22:28.6866667+00:00
Dipali Debasmita Chakra 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T15:14:29.2066667+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 79,101 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-03T18:17:16.1633333+00:00
Biswas, Dip 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T12:27:04.63+00:00
Biswas, Dip 0 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2024-08-26T16:41:43.1866667+00:00
William Thompson 125 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-08T11:51:06.0066667+00:00
Renan Ribeiro 0 Reputation points
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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',…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-25T15:15:51.3633333+00:00
gagrim808 91 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-08T10:10:28.4933333+00:00
Adiba Khan 245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
8 answers

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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asked 2021-03-13T20:55:55.207+00:00
Dylan Baird 36 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-08T08:48:03.13+00:00
Lucas Harskamp 20 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-02-28T23:58:41.0833333+00:00
MERUN KUMAR MAITY 636 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-07T18:00:23.35+00:00
Zunna Berry 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2022-10-14T05:58:02.68+00:00
Dmitriano 36 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-06T05:50:35.63+00:00
Ammar H Sufyan 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-06-05T19:58:07.2+00:00
Billy Barber 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-07T12:02:27.73+00:00
Billy Barber 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-06-25T21:31:47.0433333+00:00
Ken Smith 210 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-06T15:25:13.7933333+00:00
Ken Smith 210 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-06-29T18:48:34.5+00:00
Rafay Butt 25 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-04T11:17:01.6633333+00:00
Rafay Butt 25 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-09T07:32:01.46+00:00
伟杰 叶 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-04T09:15:46.79+00:00
伟杰 叶 20 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-23T16:19:39.2+00:00
Enrico Rossini 206 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-05T04:35:54.2766667+00:00
Marius Koen 0 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-07-28T17:19:03.9733333+00:00
BTiLa 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-06T12:04:41.9+00:00
BTiLa 0 Reputation points
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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…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2025-08-03T23:10:21.4266667+00:00
DMoody007 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-04T01:47:22.3033333+00:00
DMoody007 0 Reputation points