How do you use RAG in the REST API with GPT-5?
I have added an Azure Search Service index with the options for semantic configuration and a Vector Profile. When I execute the following REST request. The following error is raised. Does anyone have some insight into this result? [Error Message] An…
Developer technologies | C++
KB5066835 update causing IIS Service to not work
Recently my local hosted IIS services is not running after the new update. My visual studio projects also can't be run as well. I have to delete the new update in order to run my projects and local hosted services again. May I know what is the problem?
Developer technologies | ASP.NET | Other
Which Microsoft Learn paths helped you prepare for Azure certification — and why?
Hi everyone! I’m currently preparing for a Microsoft Azure certification and exploring the various learning paths and modules on Microsoft Learn. There are so many great resources available — from hands-on labs to guided exercises — that it can be…
Developer technologies | Windows Forms
Validate eol of each line of the text file
Hi, I used the way below to validate the eol of each line. How to ensure that I have the validation (by it) against each line of the text file?
Developer technologies | C#
How to configure CMake toolchain and CMakePresets.json file for developing Arduino projects in Visual Studio 2022 IDE
Hello! I'am trying to configure my Arduino project in Visual Studio 2022 IDE. Subject: IntelliSense shows incorrect data model for AVR (2-byte int and pointer). Environment Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.14.16) CMake with custom AVR toolchain Arduino…
Developer technologies | C++
How to migrate an sfproj (Service Fabric Project) to .netcore project (.csproj)? Can you provide some guidance for the migration path?
How to migrate an sfproj (Service Fabric Project) to .netcore project (.csproj)? Can you provide some guidance for the migration path?
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
How to fix “Object reference not set to an instance of an object” in C#?
I'm working on a C# application using .NET 8, and I'm getting the following runtime error: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object The error occurs when I try to access a property of an object that should have…
Developer technologies | C#
It looks like the webpage at https://localhost:44392/ might be having issues, or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
after updating visual studio community 2022 and ssms 18 to 21 getting below issue when i run solution also i have reinstalled the iis express still facing this issue.anyone know whats wrong here ?
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
MAUI: Blank space on header and footer of a flyoutpage
My app's home page is a FlyoutPage and below is its xaml. <FlyoutPage xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/dotnet/2021/maui" xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2009/xaml" …
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET MAUI
Build and run Maui app from dotnet cli on mac
I have dotnet 10 installed on my mac. Running dotnet --version yields this: 10.0.100-rc.1.25451.107 I have also installed the sdk, but when I run dotnet build -t:Run -f net10.0-ios I get this error: MyMauiApp net10.0-ios failed with 1 error(s) (0.2s) …
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET MAUI
Problem claiming MSDN product keys via VS Pro subscription
I'm getting the below error when trying to claim any product keys from my.visualstudio.com: We are sorry, but our system has detected a problem with your account. If you are still getting this error message after 24 hours, please contact support with…
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other

Call C++ function from C# desktop app
Hello! I have a C++ DLL which functions I need to call in a C# desktop WinForm application. Is there a guide on how to do this? For void Test1() void Test2(int x, double y) CString Test3() CString Test4(double x, double y) double…
Developer technologies | C#
Unable to cast COM object of type 'Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel.ApplicationClass'
Hi I've this C# application which opens excel file and updated another excel file. The application developed in Visual studio 2005 and Office 2016. I've recently uninstalled Office 2016 and installed Office 365. Since then " Unable to cast…
Developer technologies | C#
MAUI: Issue with loading pdf and image files in webview handler
I am migrating a Xamarin Forms project to MAUI. I have a custom webview for showing the pdf and image files in Xamarin Forms and I migrated it to a handler in MAUI. But the pdf and images are not visible on the UI in MAUI. When opening the pdf, the page…
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET MAUI
How to resolve infinite loop issue in Azure AD authentication in Asp.Net MVC application
We have an Asp.Net MVC application running on v4.6.1. We are implementing SSO authentication using Azure AD. We are using Microsoft.Owin.Security.OpenIdConnect library for cookie based authentication. Below is our auth configuration - public void…
Developer technologies | ASP.NET | Other
.net6 uninstallation has created issue while .net 8 was already present. Application started breaking and was giving 500 error
.net6 uninstallation has created issue while .net 8 was already present in windows server. Application started breaking and was giving 500 error. We need to upgrade our application build on .net6 to .net8. Now in our lower environment we followed below…
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET Runtime
How can I automatically convert Visual Studio .coverage files to XML or Cobertura format for use in CI pipelines?
Hi, I’m working on C++ projects with Visual Studio Enterprise and I can generate .coverage files for code coverage. However, I need to automatically convert these .coverage files to XML (preferably Cobertura) or HTML formats in my CI/CD pipeline, so that…
Developer technologies | C++
Problem with string encoding from Web when showed in VB 2015 or VB 2022 Application.
Hi, Simple question : I use Reverse Geocoding to get info from a GPS Point. I get a Response string ( XML or JSON ) which is always correct in every browser I use. When I use VB Application to build Request String I get some strange Chars in…
Developer technologies | VB
i need a .msi file for .Net Runtime 8.0.18
i am deploying multiple laptops to our organization and on random times the laptops requires the installation of .Net Runtime 8.0.18. i would like to create a GPO to install this on multiple computers without the need of an admin password. for that, i…
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET Runtime
What am I doing wrong?? it loads info into the list. only allows one png file for you to see the load
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