316 questions with Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Extensions tags
Visual Studio Bicep Extension Fails to Install with NoApplicableSKUsException
I have: Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2022 (ARM 64-bit) - Current Version 17.14.8 installed and cannot seem to install the Bicep Extension package. I fails with this error log: 8/15/2025 12:16:43 PM - Microsoft VSIX Installer 8/15/2025 12:16:43 PM…
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How to open a untitled file
I want to open a Untitled file in visual studio, when i open the file it is supposed to save in the disk until user explicitly saves it and also I want to attach my Editor factory or language service to that untitled file I am using this code but it is…
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I previously scheduled my GitHub Copilot certification exam, which was originally set for August 14. I'm looking to book a second attempt. Could you please let me know when I’m eligible to reschedule the exam and how to proceed?
I previously scheduled my GitHub Copilot certification exam, which was originally set for August 14. I'm looking to book a second attempt. Could you please let me know when I’m eligible to reschedule the exam and how to proceed?
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SSDT 2017 - TargetServerVersion issue with SQL Server 2019
Hi All, I have a computer on which I installed SSDT 2017 (standalone installer) 2-3 years ago. Offical MS site claims that Supported SQL Versions for SSDT 2017 are "SQL Server 2012 - SQL Server 2019". I can develop, deploy and run SSIS…
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No puedo crear una nueva suscripción de desarrollador de Microsoft 365
Mi nombre es Cristhian y estoy teniendo dificultades para crear una nueva suscripción de desarrollador en el programa de Microsoft 365. Utilicé anteriormente mi cuenta personal (correo: [tu correo aquí]) para crear una suscripción con el dominio…
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How to write a Visual Studio extension that injects environment variables into a .NET 4.8 application on debug launch
I want to write a Visual Studio 2022 extension, that injects environment variables into a debugged application when launching the debugger. The debugged project is a .NET 4.8 application, so I cannot set additional environment variables via debug…
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I cannot get RDLC Report Designer 2022 Extension to appear
I have followed various guides and troubleshooting. Installed VS and the extension muitple times yet I still cannot get the MS RDLC Report Designer to appear as a file opening option
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Offline installer of the Python extension For Visual Studio on Windows
Hi, Our security team require downloaded package to scan for security risks and vulnerabilities before installation and i am unable to find an offline installer for the python extension for visual studio on windows. Where would i be able access this…
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SSIS Error "Could not create a managed connection manager." in VS2022 at runtime
I work with Always Encrypted databases in SQL Server with Host Guardian Services set and have to run many integration processes using SSIS. As per Microsoft support, the ONLY driver capable of establish a connection to SQL Server using Host Guardian…
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How to create dynamic column in datalist POS Store Commerce
Hi Everyone, I would like to display a datalist with dynamic data from crt, need to create dynamic column. Thanks, Janaki Priya
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VS sends 'textDocument/didClose' to LSP server when file is not closed
I have a Language Server (LSP) implemented. For the first file opened (of the specified content type, which causes the Language Server to be loaded) I am getting textDocuement/didOpen message followed by textDocument/didClose message. But the file is…
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Visual studio extension in code editor to have menu and submenu.
I want to develop an extension for VS. When I select some code in the cs file or any file there should be some option in code editor like Mymenu and submenu Please guide. how to achieve it. I have one comand class which actually shows Mymenu when I…
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Unable to Hide Buttons in Custom Toolbar with UI Context in Visual Studio Extension
I have created a custom toolbar in my Visual Studio extension that appears only with specific files, using a defined UI context. I want to hide certain buttons in this toolbar programmatically. However, setting the .Hidden = true property does not hide…
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How to show connection information of the file in the properties window in Visual Studio
I am opening a new/existing file using this way Guid editorFactory = new…
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LSP message for Word Completion from Visual Studio
I have a Langauge Server (LSP) implemented in C#. Have implemented textDocument/Hover and textDocument/Completion. This works fine on hover and typing in the editor. But Word Completion does not work. Which LSP message is sent from Visual Studio for Word…
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Setting Content Type of virtual editors (Opened using IVsUIShell.CreateDocumentWindow)
I have implemented an LSP Language Server and want this to be loaded / associated with virtual documents. Virtual documents are opened using IVsUIShell.CreateDocumentWindow. How to set the Content Type of these virtual documents so that LSP Server gets…
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Visual Studio Code SQL Server (mssql) Extension - Error
In Visual Studio Code (Version 1.102.3) I have installed the extension SQL Server (mssql), but I am unable to use it. I am getting this error: There is no data provider registered that can provide view data. Clicking on the add connection button does…
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Publishing MSIX packages to the store on VS2022 for AR
I have an app which I package and publish for several years via VS2019 using the Windows Application Packaging Project. This deploys direct to the Microsoft Marketplace where I can publish it. I have recently upgraded to VS 2022 for ARM and can no longer…
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Attaching to WSL process from a visual studio extension.
I can attach to a WSL process in visual studio by going Debug -> 'Attach To Process' in the menu, then setting the 'Connection type' to 'Windows subsystem for Linux', selecting the process from the list, and clicking the 'attach' button. How can I do…
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How to open a new file in memory in visual studio using my editory factory
I want to open a new .sql file in memory not in the disc and also when the file is open i want to use my editory factory to it I tried this method to create a new .sql in memory file but using this way I am not able to use my editory factory to it. var…