CodeGuru Home VC++ / MFC / C++ .NET / C# Visual Basic VB Forums Developer.com
Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    87

    Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Hi all,

    I'm having an annoying issue where I'm trying to create a new empty C++ project in visual studio, and it doesn't seem to do anything.

    On visual studio 2008, I get a "project creation failed" error. So I installed 2005, and it says "Project creation successful", but THERE'S NO PROJECT.

    This computer seems to be having weird problems with the registry and permissions, so I assume it has something to do with that, but I don't know. I cannot wipe/reinstall XP for other reasons, so that isn't an option. I've already granted permissions in the registry for the VSWizard stuff.

    Any suggestions? Thanks!!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 1999
    Posts
    3,585

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Uninstall, then, reinstall Visual Studio. Do not repair it.
    Gort...Klaatu, Barada Nikto!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    87

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Yeah, I did that. Uninstalled both 2008 and 2005 (fully, I think), then reinstalled 2005. Still same problem.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    23

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    I have MS VS 2003, 2005 and 2008. I never install them in the same computer or at least the same Partition.

  5. #5
    Arjay's Avatar
    Arjay is offline Moderator / EX MS MVP Power Poster
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Posts
    13,490

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    If the computer isn't on a network, create a new user account and install Visual Studio under the new account.

    I suspect your registry issues are causing the VS problem.

    Btw, I've had VC6, VS2003, VS2005, and VS2008 all installed on the same computer without trouble.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    87

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Yeah, it should be possible. Unfortunately, I'm on a network, so it isn't exactly possible. And I don't think creating a new account would help, because the problems seem to be under HKLM. not CU. Thanks for the suggestions though.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Timisoara, Romania
    Posts
    14,360

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Then you might need to reinstall.
    Marius Bancila
    Home Page
    My CodeGuru articles

    I do not offer technical support via PM or e-mail. Please use vbBulletin codes.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    India {Mumbai};
    Posts
    3,871

    Re: Visual Studio not creating projects..grr

    Un-installation and re-installation may not solve the problem. You may need to wipe out the Visual Studio XXX folder(s), after you un-installed them.
    You may also need to delete registry for the same. Restart PC. Make sure OS is properly configured, no files are missing. Try SFC /SCANNOW.
    Then install!
    My latest article: Explicating the new C++ standard (C++0x)

    Do rate the posts you find useful.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  





Click Here to Expand Forum to Full Width

Featured