Hello, I've made a Windows.Forms application and now I want to create a setup project. I add a lnk to the setup project, so the link is created on desktop. At this point there is a very strange behaviour: the desktop link seems to point to the Installer, not to the .exe of my project! ...more >>

I recently posted about being unable to create VS web applications as follows : I have Visual Studio 2002 installed on my pc which is running XP-Pro (and therefore IIs 5.1) and have installed .Net framework v1.0.3705I canot create a new web project - I get the error "unable to validate t...more >>

I am writing code for ASP.NET, and when switching between design and HTML view in .aspx files many of the lines that are longer than the screen width automatically wrap to the next line. I do not like to have tags broken in the middle (I want everything between the < and > on the same line). I...more >>

I'm using the Windows setup project that comes with the program to create an ..msi file to install my application. No matter how I build the .msi file, Windows Installer 2.00.2600.1106 either launches a prompt to do a manual uninstall of the previous installation (if the ProductCode matches) ...more >>

The first few lines of dd_vserror80.txt are below: [05/27/05,13:30:33] setup.exe: [2] CSetupManager::GetLibraryAndGUID() - Failed to Initialize [05/27/05,13:30:33] setup.exe: [0] CSetupManager::LoadSetupObjectName(), CoLoadLibrary failure: vsbasereqs.dll,{a67b1e72-f530-4d0f-bef3-b4cea450c1a3...more >>

I have been racking my brain over this one, so I will try my= problem here=2E We have a standard Setup and Deployment project,= which is used to install our product onto user's servers=2E There= are 2 special activities in this setup app - a license file is= place with the executable, and a ...more >>

I'm trying to install visual basic.net (the promotional sample) and get the message "setup has detected that another program requires the computer to reboot. You must reboot the computer before installing Visual Studio.NET Prerequisites. Once the system reboots, you need to restart setup. Clic...more >>

Hi, I have twice downloaded VS2005 pro beta2 as posted on May 18. Each time I got the same CRC305 (0x9FABB7CE)). It copies to DVD ok using Nero Express (as I have done with previous versions) but Windows XP cannot open the DVD. Similarly, when I mount the iso image using IsoBuster or VCdC...more >>

I have been racking my brain over this one, and am near the end= of my rope=2E So, I will try my problem here=2E We have a standard Setup and Deployment project, which is used to= install our product onto user's servers=2E There are 2 special= activities in this setup app - a license file ...more >>

I hope someone can help - I am getting desperate! I have promised to do some work for someone developing an ASP.NET application. I have VS Studio 2002 installed on my pc which is running XP-Pro (and therefore IIs 5.1) and have installed .Net framework v1.1.4322. I canot create a new web p...more >>

Hi Here is my scenario. I developed version 2 of my application and I created a setup project for it. When users run the installation file, I want to ask them whether they want to uninstall old version (which is version 1.) In VS.NET, I see the option "Remove old version" in the Property pa...more >>

Cannot open ASP.NET web in VS.NET 2003 EE. It says most likely the Web Server Components are missing on the web Server. When I try to uninstall and reinstall that piece it says I have to uninstall all of VS.NET since I am missing "some components" I did a standard install, but for some reaso...more >>

Hi all, I am trying to intall Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server.At end of installation progress, i am getting that error ; Error 32000.The Commandline '"c:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Enterprise Server\BISIISDIR\bisdwserver\bin\SetupWarehouse.exe" -n -s "MSF" -d Bi...more >>

Hi=2E I'd appreciate some help related to setting up vs to use Visual= Source Safe to back up some stored procedures=2E Am using= MSSQLSErver Enterprise Edition 8=2E00=2E194=2E Have installed VSNET= Professional=2E Microsoft Development ENvironment is version= 7=2E1=2E3088 and =2ENET f...more >>

Does anyone know of good instructions for install the VS.NET Beta 2 with the SQL 2005 Developer Edition April CTP? The default installation installs the Express Edition of SQL Server and I would like to have the SQL Developer Edition installed instead to enable all of the various BI projects, ...more >>

Hi, I'm trying to install Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2, but I never succeed. My log file reports error -2147023293 Setup Failed on component Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Beta 2 Any ideas? Thank you very much, Peter And now my log file: [05/21/05,11:38:10] Microsoft .NET Framework 2...more >>

I was told that no matter how many times I activated my product onto the same machine (My only machine that I use vs.net with) it wouldn't decrement the maximum 10 computers I could install the program on. I have re-formatted my computer quite a few times this year and have had to re-install v...more >>

I receive the message: "Unable to install Visual Studio .NET on a 64-bit operating system" This is kinda funny, because I had it installed yesterday, but chose to re-install everything to clean up my disk partitions. And now, no goodness for me. Anyone have any thoughts? Google had no ...more >>

We are trying to install Visual Studio Beta 2 on a Windows 2000 machine and received the following error (from the log): ENU: [2] ACTION FAILURE:Action ended 10:12:38: CA_SetPidProps. Return value 3.See MSI log for details. And here's the section of the MSI log where the failure happened: ...more >>

When i run the VS 2005 setup i get "Setup Failed. Use the following links to research the failure." The error log shows the following: [05/17/05,17:40:44] Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Beta 2: [2] Error code 1603 for this component means "Fatal error during installation. " [05/17/05,17:40:4...more >>

I'm trying to figure out how to delete a solution. I've looked for a delete option when right clicking the solution, a delete option under the file menu, two books, online help.... etc. I can delete files within the solution, but have not been able to find a way to delete the solution. ...more >>

I am trying to install VSNet 2003 on a new computer with WindowsXP pro - SP2. I have installed IIS and front page extensions and found that front page extensions have been configured. I go to Visual Studio.net setup. I click Step 1 "Visual Studio prerequisites" I get the dialog box: "Please...more >>

Which version of SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition will work well with VS2005 beta 2? Is it the SQL Server 2005 CTP - April 2005 - Developer Edition? Thanks, -- Klas...more >>

I have an application that need MDAC 2.8 and Jet SP8. My questions are: 1. Is there an MS supported Merge Module containing these items? 2. If not, then is there an MS supported Merge Module for either of them? 3. If not, then can I include the Jet SP8 executables within my MSI and then exe...more >>

I would like to use a VS.NET 2003 Setup & Deployment Project to install my ..NET app together with MSDE 2000. I downloaded the MSDE setup file from http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/downloads/download.asp and added a custom action that starts this setup. The problem: I get a message that says...more >>

I've asked this before, but it seems my message was removed. 1. When installing Visual Studio Net 2003 Architect, after re-installing Office 2003 Professional Enterprise, when I got to the part where I enter the Product Key for VS Net 2003, the product key was already filled in with the Ke...more >>

Hi , This morning I tried to open the VS.Net but I didn't sucsseed. The first window is open for a second and then a message about window installer for a half of a second and then VS.Net is close. I have VS.Net for two years and I never saw it before. It's amazing because I have two machins ...more >>

I'd like to configure VS to run from my public internet server so I can edit and update web apps anywhere I have a terminal services connection. Currently upon firing 'F5' I'm getting a 'Unable to start debugging on the web server. You do not have permission to debug the app. The URL for this ...more >>

I to every one. I got a computer (called A) with win2k server sp4 where i wand to publish my asp.net pages Then i got a computer "B" with winxp prof sp2 with VS.NET2003. There is no Domain :( but only a workgroup and in each machine there are the same accounts (and I'm in the administrators ...more >>

When i create a new aspx file in VS.NET 2002 no code behind file is created. Instead, the aspx file is created with this at the top: <%@ Page Language="vb" AutoEventWireup="false" Codebehind="$FILENAME$.vb" Inherits="$INHERITS$"%> Additionally, the HTML Editor is not available to edit file...more >>

Question on tool bars in VS.Net Every time I install a new tool add in etc. the tools bars are reset. How can I prevent this from happening or is there a way I can save my custom tools bars. I can not find any information on where the tool bars are stored so I can save then and then restore...more >>

I have created a setup project in VS.NET 2003 which contains a custom action 'myaction'. 'myaction' points to an assembly which has one class 'Installer' that is derived from System.Configuration.Install.Installer. In the custom action view of the setup project I added the custom action to ...more >>

Is there a way that Vs .net can be setup so that I dont have to give the students local admin access to the machine for web projects and other things. This is becoming a big issue since the students have admin access and are destroying the machines when they can. Any help would be appreciate...more >>

I have tried this four times today, uninstall, reboot, reinstall and VS 2003 does not add the ASP_NET user to my machine. Can you help me, please?...more >>

I'm trying to change the default directories that Visual Studio 2005 (Beta 2) uses to store information. Upon startup of, VS 2005 always creates the two directories "Visual Studio" and "Visual Studio 2005" in the "My Documents" folder. The Options dialog in VS 2005 (menu: Tools/Options) all...more >>

I have Visual studio .net 2002. I would like to upgrade that to 2003. Is that possible without having to bye a whole new one?...more >>

I downloaded the ISOs for Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Edition (English) and burned them to CDs. I get through the prereqs, select the components I want, and then the install starts. Shortly thereafter, I'm prompted to insert the disk "Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Developer - d...more >>

I used VS 2003 to create a setup project. I have a UI page with radio buttons and a UI page with textboxes. I want to install the .MSI from the command-line (unattended), but I am unable to set the property associated with the textboxes. I'm using a command-line similar to the following: msie...more >>

I am trying to repair my Visual Studio .Net Enterprise Architect 2003 installation, but am getting errors during both any installation attempts or repair attempts. My reason for trying the repair is to fix my non-functioning Intellisense. (I tried all sorts of things to fix it, but nothing has w...more >>

I developing a Pocket PC application and I accidently deleted the Textbox control under Device Controls in the Toolbox. How do I restore it? I tried right clicking and Add/Remove Items. I can see the three TextBox controls from three different namespaces and they are all checked but cannot ...more >>

Is there an article on how to setup VS.NET 2003 to run in non admin mode in a windows xp/windows 2003 network. Thanks....more >>

Hi, I had VS.Net 2003 environment up successfully including the VS.Net MSDN Help. But I just yesterday installed MSDN Library for April 2005. It looks like that install clobbered the MSDN for VS.Net 2003. Was that to be expected or did I do something wrong? If so how do I correct it. ...more >>