What is the preferred method of implementing a self updating WPF app? Is it still the UAB? Cheers, Tim ...more >>

Hi! I have an array filled with a class that have some properties... I noticed the Sort method but I don't know how to use it to sort my items... I have an array filled with object of a class like this... Person.FirstName Person.LastName Person.Special Person.Comment I want to sort...more >>

Hi, I've got a url that looks like that : http://www.myurl.net/Drops 10% - News.doc Obviously to be properly interpreted by browsers, special characters should be converted (% -> %25 and spaces to %20) Unfortunately I can't seem to find the right function in vb.net to do that.... I've tr...more >>

This [1] article describes how a .NET application selects which .NET framework version to use. How does an non .NET application (mfc) select which .NET framework to use when using an .NET assembly? [1] - http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/9w519wzk.aspx...more >>

I cant make heads or tails of what I am missing. I thought i had the answer to this yesterday but apparently I'm still missing something. First I needed to get a copy of northwind database, so I was able to download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0661...more >>

Hi,=20 I was doing a proof of concept on encryption and decryption. I tried to = use the triple DES algorithm with the CryptoStream to encrypt the data.=20 I pass a literal string into the CryptoStream to encrypt the data into a = MemoryStream. And then decrypt the MemoryStream back. But I a...more >>

There is the red cross mark near MY COMPUTER icon in Desktop what does it mean in windows xp....more >>

I created a new web page and added a "Cancel" button. The cancel button is supposed to activate a clicked event. When I run the page in debug mode using IE 6 with a breakpoint set at the button_click subroutine and then click the button - nothing happens Any suggestions as to what I am mi...more >>

Can anyone tell me how to open up a page in a new browser. The exsisting code is..... <a href="01.aspx"><img src="Images/3.14.jpg" width="191" height="180" alt="" /></a> <a href="02.aspx"><img src="Images/3.16.jpg" width="191" height="180" alt="" /></a> ...more >>

Hi All, How to customize .Net deployment projects User Interface dialogs? In other word, lets say, if I want to disable "Disk Cost" button on the "Select Installation Folder" dialog of my .Net setup, how can I do that? Thanks, Sam...more >>

Ther are tons of files in the WINDOWS foler of my Winsow XP. They all look similar. For Example: KB308304 KB009800 KB476855 .... or something like: Q123344 Q574485 Q955848 .... What are they? Are they continue to grow in numbers ? How can my PC handle this if you they continue growing...more >>

I added two buttons to a web page. One has 'Causes Validation' set to True - the othe to false. When I click the button set to 'Causes Validation' - the expected validation messages appear. When I click the button with no validation - nothing happens. What I expected was that the "Respon...more >>

I am trying to get my application (.net 1.1, c#) to run some sp's (sql server 2005). I can finally connect to my db, but when I get to the part that executes the sp's I get the infamous EXECUTE permission denied on object blah blah blah....! When I check the permissions on the stored proce...more >>

I have a dll which encapsulates various Crystal Reports functions. When activiated, the dll presents an interface where the user can select a report, enter in data filtering criteria specific to the selected report, then display the report. So far, so good. When the user closes the interface I...more >>

I'm working on the design stage of a very flexible and parametrized application. It'll hold about 50 to 60 diferent application settings. Admin users sholud be able to change any application setting to set a new application behavior. I won't use app.config since application will be distributed...more >>

I've created a report that summarizes a client's record, but then has a subreport attached that gives historical information. Okay, here's the issue. I can call this report and pass it the parameters needed through my .NET program and it works great if only 1 client is selected. However, ...more >>

Hi all, I have an accordion control that is being dynamically created. Everything is working as it should, however when I open up a pane and click another link on the page and then navigate back to the page the accordion control is on, the selected header CSS is on the wrong pane. Has anyo...more >>

Hi, I have the following situation: a class can be loaded dynamically, and an object can be created from it (the class implements an interface I know). The class can have one or several methods which are not defined by the interface. I don't know their name, but I could know their signature ...more >>

I am Confused.. Please help me put it together VB6 Frame Work Studio and VB.Net - So how do these all fit in. Is there a history of Visual Basic and it's equivenent today.. what is old and what is current? Help Help ! -- Warmest Regerds Doug...more >>

Hello, I'd like to discuss with you my concern regarding Windows Workflow Foundation. I hoped to use it for implementing business processes in applications and, optionally, to provide graphical business process designer to application users. But I was greatly disappointed at what the creators of...more >>

Hi all, I've got problem with listing files in UNC path. Result is: Access to the path '\\serwername\path' is denied. I'm using IIS 5.1 on WinXP Pro. All machines in one domain. Impersonation is on. web.config: <system.web> <identity impersonate="true"/> <authentication mode="Windows"/> ...more >>

Dear All, I am using VS 2008. I have an array of class objects which have 1000 data at time. I want to filter the records by dynamicaly. that is, i will give a property name (For ex: StudentName) corresponding value to find (For ex: "Karthik"), using that i want to filter t...more >>

how to create a dictionary object ? how to use it for writing the insert method for multiple tabes having different properties/ fields. ...more >>

I have an assembly which contains 2 HttpModule class that inherit from a base class. The base class simply provides some common methods - nothing special. The strange thing is that, even though I only specify one or the other modules in the httpModules section, it seems that both constructors ...more >>

I downloaded a song to my computer from Zune Marketplace. The file folder shows up in the directory, but the actual song does not show up. Help?...more >>

I know this is going to probably sound a bit silly but I'm looking for a good book (or 2 or 3 if one won't cover it) that goes over basics of HTML, XML, CSS, Java, ASP, .net, Ajax, PHP, web servers, etc. I've spent the last 10 years mostly working in the win32 db area (Access, FoxPro, VB, Delp...more >>

Hi! I'm working with .NET 2005 and Framework 2.0 I'm trying to find if the program currently run on a x86 machine or a x64 machine. Is there a way to do that? Thanks a lot! Fred...more >>

Has anyone managed to get ClickOnce to work with Firefox? It seems to me that it still has the same issues VS 2K5 had. I appreciate any comments or tips. ...more >>

Hi All, How to convert the 1st format of string to 2nd one in vb.net 1st(datetype string) : "2/12/2008 6:00:00 PM" 2nd(datatype string): "2008-2-12T17:00:00" note: in 2nd string ,the T is just a alpahbet Thanks, Deepak...more >>

We have two accesses to reach a VS 2005 ClickOnceapplication (reason is that we need to password protect the first page we give to users): - One HTTP password protected area. - One HTTP without password protection. Since ClickOnce do not support at this time HTTP password, my plan was to co...more >>

Why don't my third party components show up in the tool bar?...more >>

Does anyone use or know about a program by Iobit called "Advanced Windows Care Personal"? It claims to be 100% safe. Says it is designed to keep PC safe, error free and running at top speed. (I got this from a disk which came from the latest Vista Magazine). -- Martin...more >>

I am using File.Copy(sSrcFile, sDestPath, true); to copy a file to a folder. This usually works, but somtimes I get this error "Access to 'my destination file path is denied." I realize that there must be some process connected to the file that causes this problem, however, I can always m...more >>

When researching how to launch an application at the end of an install, I found a bit of information but just getting to the examples that I need is difficult and a little confusing. Note that launching at end of install should not really be that difficult. Upon searching I found: http://...more >>

Using c# 3.0: I need to do a loop and for each iteration I need to call the next letter of the alphabet. Sometimes this code may only loop 10 times, and other cases it may loop 100 times. I need to do something line this: for (int i = 1; i <= X; i++) { Console.WriteLine...more >>

AN INDEPENDENT CLASS BROWSER desktop TOOL for .NET versions? AN INDEPENDENT CLASS BROWSER desktop TOOL for .NET versions? Where to get a simple INDEPENDENT CLASS BROWSER desktop TOOL for .NET versions? Must I have Visual Studio B.C. ---- 9000 A.D. ? DAMN....more >>

Do want to attend the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 sessions at your home PC?. Yes now it is possible. Microsoft has scheduled a Webcasts for you on SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 on February 2008....more >>

Would like to know a better way to update your client software in .NET? Do you think downloading an MSI and installation is old-fashioned? Great! We are on the same page....more >>

hi all, is there a way to eliminate a 'space character' (the space bar being pressed) from the beginning of a line? eg: hello as opposed to hello thanks in advance ...more >>

I'm studying C# (I've been a VB developer). I'm making some tests and I need to use Console.Beep(), but it doesn't make any sound, no matter if I try it in VS2008 beta or VS2005. Could anybody tell my some hint abouit it? -- Rafael...more >>

Can anybody help to explain the HTTP.SYS or sending any link which is help full to understand by me Thanks ...more >>

Some time ago, I uninstalled .NET 1.1 and 2.0 from my PC and yet Windows Update keeps on insisting that I need to install Service Pack 1 for .NET Framework 1.1 and a security update (KB928365) for .NET 2.0. I went into the registry and manually removed every instance of "dotnet" that I coul...more >>

I've read previous posts about the 'Reset Window Layout' button being on the Tools > Options > Envrionment page, but the only button there in VS2005 and VS2008 is 'Reset File Associations'. Is there a 'Reset Window Layout' button anywhere in in VS2008? Thanks Flomo...more >>

I need to develop this application for some users. In simple terms I have a windows form that allows the user to enter/select some parameters. A button Click calls a Crystal Report to print. The Crystal Report must read data from an Oracle Database. I can design the Crystal Report to acces...more >>

Has anyone seen a way to read the data stream for a URL being navigated to by a webbrowser control and edit it (i.e. search HTML stream for and possibly remove objectionable language for a kid's browser) before it's displayed in the browser? I'd also like to know if there is a way to drag a...more >>

I recently some code similar to the following: ------------------------------------------------------------- Public Delegate Sub IntDelegate(ByVal Int As Integer) Public Class ParamMenuEventHandlerWrapper Private mParam As Integer Private mMethod As IntDelegate Public Sub New(B...more >>

I've developed a working application using System.Data.OracleClient. For it to run properly, it needs Oracle's client software installed. I was able to get it to work by placing a few of Oracle's DLLs in the system32 folder. The computer on which the app will be used does not have the Oracl...more >>

Excuse my lack of knowledge, but I'd like to know how to achieve something like this. I have Excel open and I'm working on several money calculations. Money formats are displayed according my system's money default format. Without close Excel I go to the Control Panel and make a change to m...more >>

I have two buttons on a form, "Pause" and "Continue". When "Pause" button is clicked, it should: 1) Stop the background worker; and, 2) Enable the "Continue" button. I have the code below to explicitly enable the "Continue" button. However, it's still not enabled. Anyone can tell me why? ...more >>

While trying to wipe my computers free space with BCwipe software my computer generates an error report in the middle of the wipe. I am not able to search for the file eaither without another error report being generated. Can anyone tell me how to highlight or copy/paste the log file so I can ...more >>

Using c# 3.5, I'm trying to bind a data table to a combo box, but I cant see any data in the list. I'm sure the data table has data. Here's my code: DataSet ds = GetData(); DataTable tb = ds.Tables["tb"]; myCombo.DataContext = tb; myCombo.DisplayMemberPath = tb.Columns["Name"].ToString(); ...more >>

laptop running xp prof. constantly restarting.pressing f8 and high lighting disable automatic restart on system failure i get stop message 0x00000024(0x00190203,0x8232c5f0,0xc0000102,0x00000000) anybody help ...more >>

Does anyone know why, in the VS 2005 IDE, Intellisense (if that's the right name) does not show the value of a variable when I hover over it, about 30-40% of the time, and I have to type it into the Immediate Window? This is incredibly frustrating - yet another example of what would be a good MS...more >>

I need to modify another programmer's solution, but after grabbing the latest copy from VSS I get the following build error: "Specified minimum required version is greater than the current publish version. Please specify a version less than or equal to the current publish version." Searc...more >>