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Visual Studio - Unable to launch the IIS Express Web server

December 23, 2020

I run into this error on occasion, more often on old websites. Failed to register URL "http://localhost:{PortNumber}" for site {SiteName} application "/". Error description: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process. (0x80070020)

Oracle OTIN License Error installing Visual Studio

September 17, 2018

While installing Visual Studio with Xamarin, I ran into an error where it wouldn't download some of the Oracle parts. When clicking on the link for more information, it told me "In order to download products from Oracle Technology Network you must agree to the OTN license terms."

How to Show the Current Active File in Visual Studio Solution Explorer

Trying to find your current active file in Visual Studio's Solution Explorer can be a pain. Here's how to make it less painful.

Visual Studio Crashes Due to NPM

January 11, 2017

I've just started using Visual Studio and so far the experience has been great. The Web Essentials plugin makes web development a lot better. Unfortunately Visual Studio has not been playing nice when I select to "Open a Website" that is using NPM.

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