(VS 2003 + .NET Framework 1.1 + WinXP Pro SP2) Calling Application.EnableVisualStyles() after the initialization() removes all images in the tab control (in the tab headers I mean). Without visual styles enabled, I have no problem. What is wrong and what is the solution? (PS: Using a manifes...more >>

Hi everyone. This is more of a curiosity question than anything, because there are several ways to work around this problem (including another similiar way I've used before), but the way I'm doing this is the way I find most "clean". Essentially, I have an MDI form. All of the forms one ma...more >>

Can anyone tell me where would I look in the registry to find out is a user is using Large Fonts or Normal Fonts? I need to know this from the registry so that I can make a program display differently based on what the systems fonts are set to. Thanks, Chuck ...more >>

I know that I can set a required runtime version for an application in the config file. I can also configure the runtime version for an assembly in the GAC. But how can I set a required runtime for an assembly in the assembly itself? Meaning that the framework should give an error when I ...more >>

Hello all, I have a program using AxInterop.MSFlexGridLib.dll Interop.MSFlexGridLib.dll. When I run this program I got the following errors: " An unhandled exception of type System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException' occurred in system.windows.forms.dll Additional information: Clas...more >>

Using the PerformanceCounterCategory methods on SQL Server objects returns counters that don't show up in PERFMON, in particular: SQLServer:AccessMethods \ Worktables from cache ratio base SQLServer:BufferManager \ Buffer cache hit ratio base SQLServer:CacheManager(_Total) \ Cache hit ratio...more >>

I have been reading about a new setting that under FW 1.0 SP-3, and FW 1.1 SP-1 which allows you to choose the Server GC. i.e. <Configuration> <runtime> <gcServer enabled="true" /> </runtime> </Configuration> Well I tried this under Windows Server 2000 and it seems to ...more >>

Good morning Sir, I am working with microsoft visual studio 2005 express edition beta1 = version which is a sql server embedded. in this while i am creating = database i am getting an eror "Required Component Missing : connection = to sql server datafiles(*.mdf) require sql server ver 9.0 or a...more >>

Hi As we know thread pool threads are background by default. Suppose that we change them to foreground as soon as they are started, they do some task and exit. The problem is that the application never ends. This is a sample: private void MyThread(object state) { Thread.Curr...more >>

Dear all I work with a small team of developers (3 people) and we are looking at trying a CASE tool that supports UML 2.0. We haven't used this type of product before and don't really want to spend thousands just yet. I'm wondering if any of you guys have any recommendations or thoughts...more >>

Hi, We're having a problem with VB6 on win2k machines where, generally on a second or subsequent build, the compiled executable will either crash immediately when run (Illegal instruction) or will cause an untraceable 'Object variable or with block not set' error. 95% of the time the fir...more >>

I was wondering if and how the Process.Start() command can be used in a VB.NET Web Application. I want the client side to invoke an .exe application by clicking a button and I want the .exe to run on the server side. When the button is clicked the .exe does not run and the process fails. I have...more >>

I'm trying to parse a string into a DateTime object. I want to try using ParseExact to see if I can improve performance of a frequently-called method (i.e., please don't suggest using Parse()). My code looks like this: IFormatProvider fp = new System.Globalization.CultureInfo ("en-US")...more >>

Hi, I have build a Windows Service using Microsoft .NET Framework. This service works listening a port and validating the received messages against a database. This application have a high availability requirement that must be achieved by configuring it on a cluster. When testing...more >>

Dear developers, i would like to giv my scenario here: my DB wif a field, called Title varchar(40) where user can put their item wif title, for example, "40GB harddisk for sale" and other item.. for another user who wish to buy harddisk wil search for his desired item but typing "harddisk...more >>

Hi I have a Windows 2000 server that is our FSMO role holder (hence quite important!). We need to install ditnet Framework 1.1 - will this require the server to reboot to take effect? Any help would be much appreciated! ------- Tech Admin West Midlands, England Stressed and Tired! ----...more >>

Hi all, I'm trying to use the example in the .NET Framework SDK about using Udp services, but it just doesn't work. The example is the one with the two classes, UDPMulticastListener and UDPMulticastSender. If anyone knows what's wrong with the code in that example, can you please help me?...more >>

Hi, I'am developping a simple addin for visual studio .NET 2003. I'd like to obtain attributes in the current class. Somebody know how it's possible (EnvDTE CodeVariable ?) Do you have an exemple ? Thanks. Best Regard....more >>