Recent update: 2008-3-21
Hi, Has anybody found the namespaces, samples, docs how to use the WMI.NET Provider extension 2.0 that should be included in the March CTP (according to the release notes)? Victor
Hello All, I have VS Team Edition for Developpers on my computer (SP1) and I have installed Orcas (March CTP). Now when I run VS 2005 and that I do Add new item / Test run config file, here is the error that I'm facing : "Couldn't load file or assembly ...
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jabe at 2008-3-5
Dear Vidya Vrat Agarwal, I already have tried to download this self-extracting base image VSCTPBase.exe from official site as http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b533619a-0008-4dd6-9ed1-47d482683c78&DisplayLang=en#filelist over hundred times these two weeks and ...
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Rtalan at 2008-3-3
I can't make heads or tails of ORCAS installation requirements and existing posts don't address general requirements. So please bear with me for a few basic questions: 1. Is ORCAS a set of extensions to VS 2005 or is it a VS 2005 replacement? 2. If it is a replacement, can it co-exist with ...
I can't wait to start using Orcas, especially after I've read about all the good things going into the March 2007 CTP. However, I can only seem to find a VPC install (hmm, double my memory use? No thanks.). Where are the installable bits? Thanks, -Michael
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ArielS at 2008-2-28
I installed Visual Studio Orcas Jan 2007 CTP, but I don't see the "Split View" in the aspx editor... how can I enable it? or is it a feature of the next CTP? Thanks
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Angel at 2008-2-27
Hi guys, I have an problem installing this image... Well, the install goes without a hitch and the first time I run Visual Studio it works. The next time I get a project creation failure? Okay I said, let me drop the image and created a new image from my differencing Virtual hard disk (what ...
I installed the ORCAS Jan CTP yesterday on my Windows XP system. I already had installations of VS2005 and SQL Server 2005 present. Part of the ORCAS CTP installation is the automatic installation of Sql Server 2005 Everywhere which resulted in a 100% repeatable error when using my regularly ...
Hi, I'm itching to try LINQ. The March CTP release appears to be my ticket. But there is an issue. According to what I've read in various blogs, I should install the VPC image because my OS is Vista. Unfortunately, VPC 2007 does not run on Vista Home Premium which is what I have. What are my ...
During the CTP phase of Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft released an uninstall tool that did a good job of cleaning up between CTP's and for the final release of the product. Does Microsoft intend to release a similar tool for Orcas? If so, any idea on its release date?The virtual images are OK, ...
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Joe at 2008-2-23
I downloaded the 7-part RAR Mar 2007 CTP for Orcas. It will install the web components, but fails when attempting to install the .Net Framework 3.5.When I click on the link for the log file, I get a message that the file cannot be found, even though it exists in the Windows TEMP folder.I am ...
Anybody here knows the release plan for VS orcas? 'cause I can't find through online search. Another question is, when will Software factory application block such as Smart Client Application Block, Automation Guidence Block, be integrated with orcas or orcas CTP?
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lsr at 2008-2-22
will there be one anytime soon?
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zyx100 at 2008-2-21
Do I need to install antivirus on virtual machine with 'Orkas'? Do I have any security risk for Host Operating System having unprotected virtual machine?
I have a h.p laptop with a 60 GB hdd and 1 GB ram,are these requirements enough to install and run Orcas March CTP with a decent performance, Case in the installation guide it read .."*Minimum 1 GB of Physical memory" and I dont want to slow down my production system after installing ...
I can't wait to start using Orcas, especially after I've read about all the good things going into the March 2007 CTP. However, I can only seem to find a VPC install (hmm, double my memory use? No thanks.). Where are the installable bits? Thanks, -Michael
Referring to Orcas March 2007 CTP,I came across this on the installation guideDownload the Base image (one-time only): Save the self-extracting base image VSCTPBase.exe and extract to a folder on your computer. This base contains the Operating system and is common to all "Orcas" ...
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JKFF at 2008-2-17
Hello,I downloaded the 7-part archive of Orcas March CTP and tried to install it with the default set of installed components.The installer successfully passed (marked with green) Microsoft Web Designer Tools, something else and Microsoft Document Explorer and then immediately crashed (and ...
Hi When will be available a new CTP bulid of Microsoft Visual Studio Orcas and when will it work with Windows Vista? Best Regards Maciek
I downloaded and installed the March VS CTP and the MS Virtual PC. The Image boots to the logon screen, but I can't log on using the credentials given in the instructions. Here are the instructions in question:For the Orcas March CTP release, please ensure that you have followed the ...
Support for MOSS2007 should be in the Orcas release of Team Foundation Server, but I can't find if it's already in the March CTP. We're very eager to move to MOSS2007 and tear-up the old server, so I really would like to start testing. Can anyone elaborate on the support of MOSS2007?
with[03/10/07,08:30:21] setup.exe: [2] ISetupComponent::Pre/Post/Install() failed in ISetupManager::InternalInstallManager() with HRESULT -2147023293.(on the Orcas component, Document Explorer 2007, which is the only one before, succeeds)I can't find any info about this result, where is the ...
Does anyone know how to install SQL Server Management Studio after installing Orcas? I've done my usual way of installing it after a VS2005 install, however, this time, I cannot check the checkbox that installs it (from the SQL Server 2005 install) (it says it's already installed,but actually ...
Hello,I have VS 2005 Team Suite German on my PC. It is my production PC. VS 2005 is installed on my local "C" drive.Can I install Orcas WITHOUT any problems on my local "D" drive? I don't want to run into ANY problems with my VS 2005 German installation.Or would you suggest ...
I think I'm behind the times. I'm kind of new on the whole Virtual Server thing.I've found tons of information on how to download and install Orcas with Virtual PC / Virtual Server, but never really understood why a Virtual OS was needed to install an IDE? Can someone provide some insight as ...
with[03/10/07,08:30:21] setup.exe: [2] ISetupComponent::Pre/Post/Install() failed in ISetupManager::InternalInstallManager() with HRESULT -2147023293.(on the Orcas component, Document Explorer 2007, which is the only one before, succeeds)I can't find any info about this result, where is the ...
Hi, When I'm trying to download the part3 of the ORCAS setup [Self Extracting Install with 6 rar files and 1 exe file, not the virtual pc stuff], it is not getting completed [Looks like the rar file is corrupted]. Please help. Thanks, Santhosh
Hello, I have found two versions of downloadable Orcas March 2007 CTP. 1- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=281FCB3D-5E79-4126-B4C0-8DB6332DE26E&displaylang=en date published 28-Feb-07 contains 7 .rar files. Produces an error while extracting Mar2007OrcasCTP_VSTS.vhd ...
I get this error when I try to look at Project properties. Anyone with ideas? Chris
I have Visual Studio 2005 installed on Vista with .NET 3.0 and SQL Server 2005 (Dev edition). All of the latest patches are installed, including SP2 for SQL and SP1 for VS 2005 (and the Vista patch). I have a couple of DataSource connections under the Server Explorer tab.So, I install the March ...
I downloaded and install the the March CTP VPC Images from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=281FCB3D-5E79-4126-B4C0-8DB6332DE26E&displaylang=en7 parts starting with VSMar07CTP_VSTS_7PartsTotal.part01.exe.I can create an empty solution but it cannot create any project ...
I downloaded and install the the March CTP VPC Images from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=281FCB3D-5E79-4126-B4C0-8DB6332DE26E&displaylang=en7 parts starting with VSMar07CTP_VSTS_7PartsTotal.part01.exe.I can create an empty solution but it cannot create any project ...
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BeckyN at 2008-2-8
I installed dotnetfx3setup.exe (WinFx) and then tried to install vsextwfx.msi (Orcas) and I get the following error:Setup has detected that a prerequisite is missing. To use Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" Community Technology Preview- Development Tools for .NET Framework ...
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cmn at 2008-2-8
Hi,today i wanted to install the Orcas ctp, but allready the fist item gives me an error.Just was told, that the setup could not complete (would be nice, if there would be more info on the error.)Next thing was checking the log files.in the log file %temp%\dd_error_vs_vstscore_90.txt you get ...
I can't seem to view any topics in the msdn library with the new ctp. The index is there, but nothing comes up in the content window.The docs covering new stuff that came out with the Jan CTP were great. I was hoping to see even more.Is there a secret trick to getting them to load ...
Hey there,This Issue makes reference to Team Explorer for Orcas. Any idea where to get this bad boy? ...
I can't wait to start using Orcas, especially after I've read about all the good things going into the March 2007 CTP. However, I can only seem to find a VPC install (hmm, double my memory use? No thanks.). Where are the installable bits? Thanks, -Michael
HiCan anyone tell me the difference between Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" - January Community Technology Preview (CTP) (Installable Bits) and Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" - January 2007 Community Technology ...
Hi, I've installed MS Visual Studio Orcas Jan CTP. But when I open New Project dialog box I don't see "the Framework Version button". How can I target my application to specific framework? Best regards. </span>
Hi, I've installed MS Visual Studio Orcas Jan CTP. But when I open New Project dialog box I don't see "the Framework Version button". How can I target my application to specific framework? Best regards.
Hi When will be available a new CTP bulid of Microsoft Visual Studio Orcas and when will it work with Windows Vista? Best Regards Maciek
After some major frustration I finally got Virtual Server 2005 going on my Windows 2003 Server. I followed the instructions to the letter on the Microsoft web site for installing Orcas. Problem is, while I have Virtual Server going with the appropriate base image, I don't see anything for ...
I followed all of the instructions for the January CTP http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1ff0b35d-0c4a-40b4-915a-5331e11c39e6&displaylang=enFirst of the credentials were wrong, once I figured that out, I had to figure out to change the networking to allow internet ...
Are there any plans to release an Orcas CTP in a VPC 2007-compatible image? Considering Orcas is the development platform for Vista, I can see advantages to running it under Vista...
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ArielS at 2008-2-4
I installed Visual Studio Orcas Jan 2007 CTP, but I don't see the "Split View" in the aspx editor... how can I enable it? or is it a feature of the next CTP? Thanks
I've been hearing Q3 or Q4 of 07 for months now ... has that changed at all?
I get this error when I try to look at Project properties. Anyone with ideas? Chris
HiCan anyone tell me the difference between Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" - January Community Technology Preview (CTP) (Installable Bits) and Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" - January 2007 Community Technology ...
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Benelf at 2008-2-2
I'm using WinXP and VS2005 with SP1. I want to know whether the Bits Edition is a Extention Pack for VS2005 or a New Installation of VS? Benelf
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Benjy at 2008-2-2
Hi, i successfully installed the base CTP. But now im trying to set the virtual machine up for the september CTP. Im using Virtual Server R2 not VPC so it doesnt prompt me for the base but just throws an error saying The parent virtual hard disk "E:\VPC\TimeBombedBase\Base01.vhd" for ...