473,413 Members | 2,043 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
Post Job

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Join Bytes to post your question to a community of 473,413 software developers and data experts.

Can't Open Solution (.sln) Files

I have VS.Net 2003 and I can't open any .sln files (even if they are from a
new 2003 project that I just created) - When I click on the .sln file,
VS.Net pops up saying that: "The selected file is not a valid visual studio
solution file"

I upgraded from 2002 to 2003 quite a while ago, but never addressed the
problem.

Thanks for any info you can provide
Derek
Jul 21 '05 #1
2 6691

"Derek" <de****@hottermail.com> wrote in message
news:es****************@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
I have VS.Net 2003 and I can't open any .sln files (even if they are from a new 2003 project that I just created) - When I click on the .sln file,
VS.Net pops up saying that: "The selected file is not a valid visual studio solution file"

I upgraded from 2002 to 2003 quite a while ago, but never addressed the
problem.

Thanks for any info you can provide
Derek

Do you have both 2002 and 2003 installed on your PC? If you installed 2003
thinking you were upgrading, you do. They are separate products installed in
different directories. If you do have both installed, it's possible you are
using 2002 when you think you're using 2003. The reason I'm bringing this up
is that the error message you quote is exactly the same as the one you get
when attempting to open a solution created in 2003, in 2002.
Check in your Program Files directory. Do you have both a Microsoft Visual
Studio .NET and a Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 directory? Are they both
1 Gig +? If so, both versions are installed. When you start Visual Studio,
select Help -> About to see which version is actually running.
If my supposition is unrelated to your situation, pardon the interruption
:-)

--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Jul 21 '05 #2

"Derek" <de****@hottermail.com> wrote in message
news:es****************@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
I have VS.Net 2003 and I can't open any .sln files (even if they are from a new 2003 project that I just created) - When I click on the .sln file,
VS.Net pops up saying that: "The selected file is not a valid visual studio solution file"

I upgraded from 2002 to 2003 quite a while ago, but never addressed the
problem.

Thanks for any info you can provide
Derek

Do you have both 2002 and 2003 installed on your PC? If you installed 2003
thinking you were upgrading, you do. They are separate products installed in
different directories. If you do have both installed, it's possible you are
using 2002 when you think you're using 2003. The reason I'm bringing this up
is that the error message you quote is exactly the same as the one you get
when attempting to open a solution created in 2003, in 2002.
Check in your Program Files directory. Do you have both a Microsoft Visual
Studio .NET and a Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 directory? Are they both
1 Gig +? If so, both versions are installed. When you start Visual Studio,
select Help -> About to see which version is actually running.
If my supposition is unrelated to your situation, pardon the interruption
:-)

--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Jul 21 '05 #3

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

2
by: Jeff Relf | last post by:
Hi all, I just loaded the most recent Platform SDK, which included a lot of Help-2 files, .HXS files, on my new Windows XP system. I see that I have DExplore.EXE, the required reader. ( I do...
2
by: Robert | last post by:
Ref. Windows 2000 proffessional 5.00.2195 Service pack 4 Internet explorer 6.0.2800.1106 Visual basic .NET Standard 2003 MSDN library for Visual Studio .NET 2003 Microsoft Data Access Component...
1
by: Niranjan | last post by:
I have a relatively straight forward report. The query that populates data for this report is complicated. The report opens without any problem and I can print it as well. However, If I have...
0
by: dd_bdlm | last post by:
I have recently updated my database to include a postcode recognition function. And to perform calculations based on that recognised value. The query that makes all these calculations is very large...
2
by: Derek | last post by:
I have VS.Net 2003 and I can't open any .sln files (even if they are from a new 2003 project that I just created) - When I click on the .sln file, VS.Net pops up saying that: "The selected file is...
0
by: Dan | last post by:
I have a web solution with two projects. I tried to open a new web project in the solution and the "Opening project" dialog box came up and stayed up continuously (with the dots circling the...
4
by: dgaul | last post by:
I am converting an ASP.NET / C# VS 2003 solution to VS 2005 Express. The conversion wizard said the .sln converted fine (did not convert the 2 .csprojs). When I open the .sln file in VW Web Dev I...
6
by: questionit | last post by:
A Windows XP Computer i used was not allowing me to open msconfig, regedit and other things like this. neither was it giving any warning that i am not authorized or check with administrator, etc,...
0
by: emmanuelkatto | last post by:
Hi All, I am Emmanuel katto from Uganda. I want to ask what challenges you've faced while migrating a website to cloud. Please let me know. Thanks! Emmanuel
0
BarryA
by: BarryA | last post by:
What are the essential steps and strategies outlined in the Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) roadmap for aspiring data scientists? How can individuals effectively utilize this roadmap to progress...
1
by: nemocccc | last post by:
hello, everyone, I want to develop a software for my android phone for daily needs, any suggestions?
1
by: Sonnysonu | last post by:
This is the data of csv file 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 the lengths should be different i have to store the data by column-wise with in the specific length. suppose the i have to...
0
marktang
by: marktang | last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However,...
0
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers,...
0
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven...
0
agi2029
by: agi2029 | last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing,...
0
isladogs
by: isladogs | last post by:
The next Access Europe User Group meeting will be on Wednesday 1 May 2024 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing by 19:30 (7.30PM). In this session, we are pleased to welcome a new...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.