Hi , We are develoed the .net application(asp.net, vb.net and sql server ). Till yesterday there was no problem with the application. Is was working fine. In our application we have one Lock and Unlock Button. When you click on Lock button, the page will turn into ReadOnly mode. When you cl...more >>

Hello, I have a C# project that generate an executable a.exe I would like to create a stripped down version of this program using a compilation flag. The executable should have a different name, say b.exe What is the best setup to get to this result? Thanks! ----------------------- Pos...more >>

Hi, I would like to edit an Excel Text Box using C#. I was able to do the select part with the following code: ((Excel.Shape)xa.ActiveWorkbook.ActiveSheet).Select("txtViews"); But then how to edit the text of the TextBox? Any help would be really appreciated. From: Manish ------------...more >>

Hi, I have a webservice in c#.net. I want to send all the responses of the webservice encoded in "iso-8859-1", so that german special characters will be displayed correctly. I put this line in both files, machine.config and web.config: <globalization requestEncoding="iso-8859-1" responseEn...more >>

Hi, does anyone know is it possible to update Visual studio (7.0.9466) to use ..net/SDK 1.1? Thanks...more >>

Hello, I have created an application which will use resources that will be loaded at runtime. I'd like to package these resources in resource-only dlls that will be loaded dynamically by my application. I'm not doing this for localization purposes, but rather as a means to offer dynamic content...more >>

I am trying to download a web page using WebRequest. The problem is that this page uses cookies. In IE, I can view this page correctly (since I have the cookie) but when downloading using WebRequest I don't get the page I want. How can I add cookie information to my WebRequest ? How do I know...more >>

I've got a VB .NET Web application that has several frames (for discussion sake, let's call them Form1.aspx and Form2.aspx). I want to be able to call a code module in Form2.aspx.vb from code module in Form1.aspx.vb. How do I format this statement? I'm not interested in calling client-side ...more >>

This question had been asked, but I cannot find any answer. When I try to upgrade to .NET Framework 1.1, I receive the following messages: "Fatal Execution Engine Error (0x7926fcd8)" And the next box: "Application had generated and exception that could not be handled. Process id=0x97c (2...more >>

Salve da quando ho installato il framework mi capita che all'accensione il computer mi chiede la password cosa che prima non=20 faceva , infatti faceva l logon automatico il sitema operativo =E8 98 ma fa uguale anche su ME mi sapete dare una spegazione grazie=20 Frank...more >>

OK this is the setup I have in which I am experiencing a problem: 1. I have written an application with about 6-7 satellite assemblies (dependents). These are all mine and get compiled by me. They all -including the application- have been signed with a strong name key. 2. The application ...more >>

Is there a way to do single and double accounting underline in .NET? ...more >>

I have set the datasource of datagrid to datatable. One of the column recieves 0 or 1 as a value. I need to load two different images based on values in column. Can someone guide me in appropriate direction to get this done. Cheers Manny...more >>

Hello, I have created a project that is dynamically adding an OCX control to my form. I also have other OCX controls on the form that I have placed from the designer. When I call the form using ShowDialog, the forms Load_Event does not fire. When I call the form using Show the forms Load...more >>

How can I convert a system.string value to a system.guid? I know the string is a valid guid. All I'm trying to do is to pass the value into a stored procedure that accepts a guid. The wrapper function I have for this would need to convert the string parameter it receives and convert it to a...more >>

Hello, I just started learning .NET programming under C#. In C++ I use Event objects and WaitForMultipleObjects for Thread synchronization. What is the equivalent og Event objects under .NET/C#? -- Regards, Sami [Remove Numbers from e-mail address to use it] ...more >>

Hello. How do i create my custom Windows Service that will run with parameter. For example, "Path to execute" field will contains path like "<fullPath>\MyService.exe /myParam". What can i add to my CustomService class or its installer? Anybody knows how? ...more >>

Hi Guys, i am gettting the error: 'Object is an ambigous reference' while compiling the code. heres my code: void MyDataGrid_Page(Object sender, DataGridPageChangedEventArgs e) { startindex = e.NewPageIndex * MyDataGrid.PageSize; MyDataGrid.CurrentPageIndex=e.NewPageIndex; BindDataGrid()...more >>

When an eventhandler is created to an object A that stays in use longer than the object B that implements the eventhandler then the object B is not release from memory before you remove the eventhandler manually (in a Dispose method for instance). See code below. Is this correct? Are there any ...more >>

Does anybody know if there's some sort of function available to create a relative path from a full path? Basically the reverse of Path.GetFullPath()? Basically I need to pass in a path and a base path (usually the current directory) and try to get back something like: ..\somefile.txt ...\.....more >>

Hello, Please forgive this basic question. When sending mail using the SMTPMail class in System.Web.Mail, how does the mail server know you are allowed to send mail through it? For example, I used smtp.comcast.net as the Smpt Server (because that is my internet provider), and it sent the mail...more >>

Hello All, I'm working on a utility that will let me orchestrate when methods are invoked. As I Invoke each method I'm passing an object whose values I want to change with the implementation of each method. The methods invoke in the correct order, but the parameters that are passed aren'...more >>

I am trying to execute a blocking call in a thread which times out after a certain time. The problem I am having is that the thread does not seem to die after it is done doing its work. I have a MAIN that never dies, the problem I am having is that either on timeout or on successfull comple...more >>

Hi, I have a program which loads other .net dlls and creates objects from there and invoke functions from those objects. I wanted to load debugger so that user can debug those dlls esily i can attach debugger using Debbuger.Launch() but it breaks on my this line i want it to stop on fir...more >>

I am programming online shop in .NET using Commerce Server 2000 type library. I'm need to convert the DLLs to .NET assembly and I use tlbimp.exe for that, but I get error when I try to convert shipmgr.dll. First I enter the Bin folder: cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET\SDK\v1.1\Bin" Make...more >>

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Hi there!, I've found that HttpUtility.HtmlDecode() will not decode to space if the input text is something like "<b>SKY CAPTAIN & THE WORLD OF&nbsp;</b>". The output is the same as the input. But output on browser is correct. Should the output of HttpUtility.HtmlDecode() is the same as ...more >>

Some users of my .NET app report that when invoking the app they get errors with messages like "Unexpected error at Process id=0xfffe6fa5(-102491); Thread > id=0xfffd181d(-190435)" For most users the app works but I'm thinking that on some people's machines if certain required .NET dll de...more >>

Well, I posted this a few days ago, but there's no answer... I have a terrible problem with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the .NET Framework 1.0 (included with Visual Studio .NET 2002). Since I installed the SP2, I can't see any text on labels, buttons, frames and lists on all my ..NET appl...more >>

I am making some abstract classes and I want the user who wants to implement these classes must implement a parameter less constructor (need to use Activator to create an Instance just by using parameter less constructor) Some ideas will be very help full Thanks in advance -- ...more >>

I've built a simple Interface in VB.NET - other VB.NET projects can reference and use this interface just fine: Public Interface IC4IPlugin Enum TerminateReason IC4IClosing WindowsSessionEnding Other End Enum ReadOnly Property PluginName() As String...more >>

When I create my own license provider I override GetLicense and IsKeyValid. My question is whether IsKeyValid is only called from within GetLicense() or will IsKeyValid be called randomly (by the framework) without calling GetLicense() ? I have not found that information anywhere and I would like...more >>

I am getting the following message on a Windows XP computer when trying to run a VB program. The same program is installed on 8 different computers without any issues. .NET Framework is installed & app was installed using the installer that comes with Visual Studio .NET. The application uses...more >>

Yeah, Gotto work with my VB.Net graphic application for days, do any possible type of code optimization, check for unhandled errors and finally come up with sth that can't process 2D graphics and photos at an acceptable speed. I have heard things about the virtual machine of Mr. Net, that it can...more >>

I had some problems with localization after installing SP1 for .Net framework 1.1. I think I've found a solution, too, but would like an "official" opinion on this topic :) Now, if I'm correct, in SP1 the "Serbian (Latin) (Serbia)" locale was renamed to "Serbian (Latin) (Serbia and Mont...more >>

We have a FTP copy program that queries a number of sites for data. However it suddenly stopped working on Windows Server 2003 (but it still works fine on Windows XP). What is more confusing is that it stopped for only 2 ftp servers out of around 15 (Unix servers)! Note that other ftp clients ...more >>

How come ResourceManager.GetString method now after .NET 1.1 SP1 generates System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException now, but before it generates Resource exception (perhaps MissingManifestResourceException). I can bypass the exception being thrown before since I can exclude System.Resources...more >>

Where do I find the Microsoft .NET Framework Configuration tool on a Win98 machine?...more >>

I was wondering what the difference is between decorating a class (or method) with StrongNameIdentityPermission LinkDemand and declaring a class internal? Is one more secure than the other? Would there be a reason to use both? Thank you for your comments? Kevin...more >>

Hello, I am writing a C# console application in Dev Studio.NET (v1.1). Running on XP Pro (SP2) and 2000 Server. My application requires a lot of memory. I am running on a machine with 4GB physical memory. However, when my application allocates more than ~1.4GB, I receive an "Out of memo...more >>

I have looked everywhere on how to set the size of a window of a process that is being launched from a C# app and can't seem to figure out how to do it. This used to be in the startupinfo structure in Win32 programming but it seems to be missing out of the ProcessStartInfo class. Does anybody ...more >>

Hello, we currently use .net embedded window controls in our application, compiled on version 1.1. I'd like to be able to install the beta of 2.0 and investigate the changes, however Internet explorer will always use the latest version of the framework installed to run any embedded controls. ...more >>

I tried a socket application in C#(windows XP 2002). I used 1900 port with UDP protocal to receive msg from my client application(multi casting). The receiving application is giving some problem.. like "Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted...more >>

Hi, I have a C# TCP client program. I want to make use of the KeepAlive functionality to check that the connection is still alive after some time interval. I try to use the SetSocketOption method to change the KeepAlive interval (default is 2 hours) to be shorter, but it doesn't work. The K...more >>

hello I am seeing an issue with visual studio and VSS i have not seen before. When i add a solution to source control that has a web project and a class project, it get added in an odd way. It adds .rro to the solution name and the projects in VSS do not match the structure on the disk. I have...more >>

Hi Folks, I was wondering if there's a way to change a user's password without knowing what the current one is. sp_password needs the new password, even if the sa account is executing it. Is it possible to change the password without knowing the new one? Thanks, Brian ...more >>

Hi all, Would like to know if it is possible to interface a socket connection between Unix and a VB application running on Windows? Thanks! ...more >>

Hi all, I need to take a string value encrypt it in such a way that I can view the resulting characters, i.e. pass the encrypted value in a query string. My problem is the resulting encrypted string contains characters that are not viewable (extended / localized) and I can't pass them as p...more >>

I'm looking for the best way to determine which assembly dependencies are not part of the base framework and which are third party libraries. My application stores add-on DLL's in a DB for transparent distribution to all clients. Obviously when loading DLLs into the DB, it is necessary to r...more >>

I am using SN.exe to generate key pairs and to extract the public key from the pair so that our developers can do delayed signing without having to give them the private key. Here's my concern. The public key and public key token displayed from the key pair and the public key only are differ...more >>