Hi All, I am using one dll which will display color dialog box and when user selects value from that box that colors code is displayed in my textbox i want to give that color to that textbox as soon as colorcode is in the textbox....which event i need to call and how? If anyone has any idea...more >>

I am trying to connect. I've tried everything I could. Error message: The Xbox 360 has been disconnected because an application has launched UI unexpectedly. Would you like to reconnect?...more >>

While using this website which loads all three for comparison: http://www.rockstarapps.com/samples/map-compare/ I realized how terrible Virtual Earth imagery is. Microsoft is using Navteq while Google and Yahoo are using Tele Atlas. I ran two separate queries in two different counties in Wis...more >>

Hi, I'm wondering if the use of anonymous types slow down the app at runtime or not. See the following sample: var obj1 = from item in list select new { item.ClassID, AnyName = item.ClassID }; foreach (var item in obj1) { string s1 ...more >>

We currently have lots of checks in our businesslayer object's Load() functions that look like: If drCourse("txtTTMCnotes").Equals(DBNull.Value) Then Me._txtTTMCnotes = "" Else Me._txtTTMCnotes = CStr(drCourse("txtTTMCnotes")) End If and If drCourse("datTTMCarchived").Equals(D...more >>

Good day, I am trying to figure out how to uniformly handle domain objects which self-validate. I have an interface named IDomainObject that exposes a public method called Validate(). A lot of the implementation is fairly straightforward. I do have a couple of scenarios that pose a bit of ...more >>

I installed vs2008 express without problem. I have registered the product. I made a project and it runs ok. I did F1 on the word "Class" and the proper help page showed up. Help browsing worked ok for various items of information. (Hence, help is installed, and Add/Remove programs confirm...more >>

Hi. I have recently started using VS2008 after having used VS2005 in the past. I have problems with updating related tables in an Access database (Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=F:\Fjarskiptabunadur\FjarskiptaBunadur.mdb). I have 2 tables: Producers and Units, the former being...more >>

Hi, I'm trying to read a registry key: I've tried: RegistryKey rkey1 = rkey.OpenSubKey( "SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Rendering Service"); then RegistryKey rkey1 = rkey.OpenSubKey( "SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Rendering Service\\"); due to problems I've ...more >>

Hello, I have an old visual studio .net professional 2002 environment that I need to move from its original install location (Win2K) to a newer box (XP SP2). I guess the fundamental question is: what is the best way to move the visual studio environment from the win2K box to the xp box? ...more >>

i have a hp notebook,when offline the touchpad works ok but when i connect to the internet it becomes extra sensitive to any finger contact so has i scan across a page to select 1 option it will pick up any i move across ie on msn homepage it will select loads of different pages has the cursor...more >>

Can I install Streets & Trips 2008 on my Desktop and my Laptop? I hard that the 2008 version could only be put on one computer....more >>

I am using vista and every song that i download or rip into my media player becomes corrupt. at the last 20 second mark of every song it skips. it only happens if i play the song using the media player, if i burn it on a cd it is fine. I have downloaded all updates for media player and vista...more >>

What is the reason for the WCF error message "Der Typeninitialisierer für System.ServiceModel.DiagnosticUtility hat eine Ausnahme verursacht." (WCF type init DiagnosticUtility failed) ? created by the line myServiceHost = New ServiceHost(GetType(CalculatorService)) and Imports System.Se...more >>

I need to develop a "docking station" simulator for Apple IPod in .NET. The PC acting as a development station connects to the IPod docking station using a parallel port. Where is this software available ? Where can I find the Ipod docking station specs? as an alternative, is a "docking st...more >>

I just downloaded and installed fw 3.5 without any problems. VS 2005 help-about still shows fw 2.0 SP1. When I load a project, it runs as before. When I do help and search for WCF, I get no hits as one should with 2.0 help files. So, I downloaded and installed 3.5 but VS 2005 appears to ...more >>

hello, i am trying to access the following dbase table through a web page.. i have tried gridview, datalist, details view, formview... really stuck and i can not find any info anywhere (that is actually written in english) that helps me... i need to edit, update, delete the aspnetdb.m...more >>

When I open Help and Support from the start menu (Windows XP sp2 ), the section that says "Did you know ? " Tells me that when I'm connected to the internet this will diisplay help and support information . Also asks if I want to connect to the internet to start the " internet connection...more >>

some how when i log out of msn it goes to mobile I have never signed up for this and i want it removed how do i go about it please help!!...more >>

I'm inserting a SharePoint List into a SQL Database, but some of the text has oddly formed HTML tags. I want to remove these tags with a regular expression, but I'm having some difficulty. My code is below. Imports System Imports System.Net Imports System.Data Imports System.Math Import...more >>

Hi all, Does anybody know of a standard event that is call when an application starts? Something like filesystemwatcher that has an executed event? Thanks ...more >>

Is this possible in VB.Net, I want to be able to publish what exceptions can be thrown in a given method. Thanks In Advance Lance ...more >>

is there any way to transfer a program from win 98 to vista or xp. new to this so please go slow....more >>

I have a web app that is going on a touch screen computer with no keyboard, so I have to allow them to enter numeric data into text fields through a UserControl that I built. All I need to find is which textbox control on the page has focus so I know where to put the input. Any ideas? Thanks all...more >>

In particular, what are the differences between 3.5 and 2.0? Thanks. Ross ...more >>

In particular order the differences between 3.5 and 2.0? Thanks. Ross ...more >>

Hi ! I am new to .net. Presently, Working in vb.net 1.1 i have Created one class project and one client project (2 separate solutions) In the client project , if I try to ' add reference' for class, nothing is shown under project bar. I have to cumpulsorily add class project into my client pro...more >>

This line: response.write(mystring.LastIndexOf("\").ToString) gives me this error: mystring.LastIndexOf" to type 'Long' is not valid. Microsoft.VisualBasic why? -Darrel ...more >>

I have an application that this throws with VS 2008 and LINQ everything works well, the problem is when I try to create an installer for this project. Adding a project to install add the main results of the project as it is commonly I generate the installer and it gives me an error in the gen...more >>

Well, This one's kind of embarrassing. I have inherited a Windows for application in VS2008 C# that has a status bar with a sizing grip in the lower right hand corner. However, the sizing grip doesn't work (it will not let me grab it if I place the mouse over it). Anyway, the form is resiza...more >>

Hi guys, I'm trying to create my first real VB.NET project, a managed component, and I seem to be having some trouble. I'm running this on my own laptop, where I am local admin. It seems like it's a matter of permissions (see cmd message below). I'm running VS Team Suite 2005 v8.0.50727.867, o...more >>

Hi, I have problem. I installed Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. The Server belongs to a workgroup and I can connect via rdp to the server. When the server belongs to a doamin, I cannot connect via rdp to the server. I don´t know, what it happend. Anyone an Idea??? Christian...more >>

I have created a login using the dotnetdb wizard and have the following problem.. i can create any account i want but i can not find a way to update, edit or even del any entry. i can look at the db table views but not from an asp page... what am i doing wrong? thanks a lot in advance...more >>

I've created a class with a function that grabs/sets a session variable: Public Class myClass Shared Function myFunction() return HttpContext.Current.Session("myVariable") end function end class Is there anything wrong with that? Specifically, am I guaranteed that that se...more >>

Hello there, I'm having an odd issue with GZIP compression (having followed example code found on MSDN). Basically, after running through the compression routine I end up with a byte array several times larger than the source text file, full of zero data. Below is the code used to do the compr...more >>

my computer wont play any videos on you tube and i always get blocked out of the internet by constant ad ware followed by a screen to say internet explorer has encountered a problem can anyone help me please !! ps i have a full package with pc guard but this doesnt seem to help ....more >>

I'm so exasperated about a Movie Maker issue, I feel compelled to fish for a response. The bait is basic, but true (and hopefully appealing): an opportunity to help a conscientious and enthusiastic novice user of Movie Maker. System: Windows Vista/32-bit Program: Windows Movie Maker I...more >>

Hello, Please read this all before giving an answer :) I'm doing some troubleshooting on a web application that my company wrote. It's written in asp.net 1.1. The error that the Event viewer gives is: Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to obtaining a connection from...more >>

I'm trying to run Dance Ejay 7 on Vista, the problem is I have the older version of it (they bought out a new vista compatible version) I'm trying to get around the compatibilty problem by running in compatibility mode but now i'm getting ASPI driver error messages. any takers on what ...more >>

I need to evaluate an object that is assigned to a variable that is being reused later on... how can I do that? In the following exemple, I want to continue evaluating the "Input" variable marked with **** even if it's being reused later for NO_SEM In Delphi, I only had to resolve the obje...more >>

How can I create a setup and deploment project which does not create Advertised Shortcuts. ...more >>

This is probably a bit of a n00b question, but here goes. I have an interface in my business layer called IArchivable which includes functions and properties for 'deleting' an object in the database without actually deleting it. My functions in the business layer which return lists of these...more >>

I feel like I've read about this issue before, but I don't recall any specifics. I have a service written in 2.0 that connects to a SQL server DB using an SQL Server login. On my machine and on one other machine it works perfectly fine. However, when I place the service and install it on...more >>

Each time I create or open many projects I get a security warning from VS2008 Team Ed: "Security Warning for {Project Name}" The dialog gives me the option of loading the solution for browsing only, or loading it normally. In the "more information" dialog, it says... "An item referring ...more >>

I run WindowsXPPro with its installed NTBackup. I have no problem in using the program to manually back up files, folders, drives etc. However I wish to append incremental backups by automatically scheduling them. I have used the wizard to schedule weekly backups. These backups do not ap...more >>

Hi all, I have a commercial application that was first developed in VC++ 6.0, then after some compatibility problems I have switched to VC++ 2003. Switching was a nightmare, but few years has passed, and there were only a few problems with 2003. Now because of partnership program ending, ...more >>

In work on a large Intranet application using WCF. Clients can impersonate via a login form and should get access to objects on the WCF host via roles checked programmatically on the host. The WCF host is a Windows Service. The assignment user - role, as well as creating/deleting users and ...more >>

sIs it necessary to have 2.0 and 3.0 intalled on a client machine prior to installing 3.5? Or will 3.5 installer install anything it needs from the prior versions? wr...more >>

When I try to install kb888111 hotfix HD audio drivers for WinXP SP2 32bit I get error: "update\update.exe not a valid win32 application". Any suggestions? I have lost 1day of my life for microsoft....more >>

lost my emails in my inbox during a 'disk cleanup' my comp crashed and all my emails are lsot. How can I retrieve these? Any helpful comments welcome....more >>