Whenever I try to compile a VC++ program using VS .NET 2003 I get an error saying mspdb71.dll not found. How can I fix this error? PS. I ran vsvars32.bat and it did not change a thing. Thanks, Nick Z....more >>

I am planning a fresh install of my development system. I have experimented a bit with the setup on Virtual PC and have noticed a few things that I want to understand before installing on my development box. 1) VS 2005 installs SQL Server express edition 2) SQL Server 2005 installs the VS 20...more >>

I had problems with my partition on my hard drive and when I recovered Windows XP, my studio.net was no longer functioning, so I tried running a reinstall, but it threw an error about the msi install files. I tried removing studio to reinstall a fresh copy, but it says it can't find the...more >>

I have reloaded my laptop this weekend and installed VS 2005 Team Developer edition... Everything went okay and I could create Windows and Website projects... Somewhere down the line with installing SQL 2005 Developer Edition including Business Intelligence, Tools for Office, Access 2003 E...more >>

First, this is obviously my fault for having "manually" removed beta VS 2005 in an incorrect order prior to the release of the VS 2005 RTM. The VS 2005 installer pops up the dialog telling me to remove beta components. The component list is empty. I have tried reinstalling Beta 2, then removing ...more >>

Hi, everyone! I'm trying to install the VS 2005 Professional RTM (just off MSDN :)) I cleaned up the Beta2 with the custom removal tool, and tried to install the new VS. However... the framework nad msxml parser install ok. When I try to install VS, I get the error "DepCheck indicates ...more >>

1. If this is a repeat posting, please forgive me. My single continuing complaing about MS is that they don't have an industrial strength (i.e. as capable and fast as google) search engine either on the web sites or in the IDE. I use google so much more than the Help button - MS lurkers take n...more >>

I'm trying to install the RTM version of VS.NET, and I can't get it to work. I've tried pretty much everything I can think of, including the hints at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q319714, but when the progress bar is full during the "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0" ste...more >>

Hi I am setting up Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite through an unattended install using the /unattendfile paramater. The issue that I am having is that when it installs it reboots itself in the middle of the install and when it comes back up it asks for the cd to complete the installation. I ...more >>

Hi all, I've installed VS2005 (release candidate) on a workstation that has other versions of visual studio installed. Everything I've tried so far works just fine, except for XML color coding. The actual color rendering is nowhere close to the default settings in Tools | Options | Fonts & ...more >>

Hi, I would like to connect to an Access database using Visual Studio 2003. When I try to make add a connection using Server Explorer, which Ole DB provider should I take? Furthermore, what entries do I make in the connection tab with respect to the Server Name, etc..... TIA Roy ...more >>

I was originally using VS .NET 2003, then upgraded to the VS 2005 Beta 2, and just now installed the VS 2005 Release Candidate (Aug 2005). I'm trying to recompile a program that uses the 'mshtml' reference, but I when I go to Add Reference in the new VS 2005, I cannot find mshtml anywhere on ...more >>

Can VS.NET 2003 be installed with .NET Framework 1.1 although it shipped with Framework 1.0 in the installation cd? Jenssey...more >>

My installation CD of VS.NET seems to contain Framework 1.0, and my WinXP Pro system w/SP2 has Framework 1.1 with updates installed. Will there be a conflict? IOW, is Framework 1.1 compatible with VS.NET 2003? Or do I have to uninstall Framework 1.1 and install Framework 1.0 to develop with ...more >>

Does the registration of VS.NET involve getting an activation code without which VS.NET won't work? Or does it just involve telling Microsoft the user's "demographics"? The info in the MS Knowledge Base suggests the latter, but I want to be sure. Jenssey...more >>

I am using the "Setup Wizard" from the "Setup and Deployment Project". My installation installs a bunch of binaries along side an existing program on the users machines. Along with these files I am also installing a settings.ini file which already exists on the users machine. The problem is t...more >>

When re-installing VS.NET 2003 Academic, is it necessary to uninstall the MSDN Library and re-install it, too? That is, can VS.NET be uninstalled and then re-installed while leaving the MSDN Library in place? Jenssey...more >>

1 I have newly purchased licensed VS. NET Professional and am having the following difficulty in setting it up.I am giving it in detail and would very much appreciate some help to resolve the problem. 2 INSTALLATION OF Visual Studio.NET Professional 2003 3:53pm Loaded Disk 1;Visual Studio.NET,...more >>

When I load the Prereqs disk for .NET Architect an NVIDIA display driver screen (in Spanish) pops up and my installation is stopped...here is the thing: 1. I don't have NVIDIA display drivers (I use ATI, and yes, it is current) 2. I don't speak Spanish (well) or have it as my language settin...more >>

Hi, i'm trying to install a copy of VS 2005-beta 2 but the installer give me an error during files transfer. I suppose that disk's label is wrong. Can anyone give me the correct string ? Many thanks. ...more >>

I have a new Sony Vaio Laptop with Win XP-SP preinstalled. I get by the prerequisites on the MSDN Sept 2005 DVD step by saying I don't need web debugiing. The install dies with the message executing action RollbackCreateVsDevGroup. If I choose Web debugging and web server and the front pag...more >>

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Prerequisites include "Web Project Requirements for Windows XP" (\Setup\Webserver.htm on the Visual Studio ..NET setup DVD). I have encountered an update step that doesn't fit with the instructions, and want to know what this indicates. When installing FrontPage S...more >>

I'm trying to install VS 2005 RC (50727) onto my XP Pro machine and it locks near the beginning. The initial progress bar goes to 100% completion and the title bar then 'dims' but nothing happens. The UI reads "Setup is loading installation components" (I've left it for 4 hours at that poi...more >>

I have just tried to install Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2.0 on a fairly new Windows XP SP2 PC, and it got through most of the installation OK, but then just hung when installing the step: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition April CTP and did not then continue on to do the last step: ...more >>

I have vsnet 2002 standard installed on my PC - installation was smooth with no issues. I am now upgrading to 2003 enterprise but when I launch the setup file and click "Prerequisites" install I get "Invalid command-line arguments. unable to continue". I get the same error when I try to un...more >>

When I try to install Visual Studio.Net 2003 (its the downloaded Academic version), I get this error saying: "The Windows Installer Package: C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Desktop\VS.NET\vs_setup.msi could not be opened. Setup will not continue." Any ideas on what's wrong and how I can...more >>

I have a great project created in VS2003 with a Crystal Report that I created with my registered Crystal Report bundled version. Then unfortunately for testing purpose Crystal Reports XI get installed and uninstalled on my computer. Now I can not add a Crystal Report to my project and the ...more >>

Dear all I read several posts that to use the online resources inside VS.NET 2003 (German edition) you need to: 1) Install WSH (which I already did) 2) Install a Hot-fix Does anyone know where I can download this Hot-fix? Regards, Roger ...more >>

Hi all, Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server fails to install on 'Windows 2003 Standard Server, 1GB DDR RAM'. How can I solve this problem? ...more >>