Error debugging windows application in Visual Studio 2022

Question

Error trying to run project: unable to start debugging. Failed to process configuration file. Try to restart, if this error continues try to repair install.

I get his when trying to run a Windows application that I am developing for a museum. I have tried to restart several times. At one point the software crashed on me and just disappeared. What and how do I fix this issue?

I have also attached an image of the error that I get when trying to test and debug the application.

Answer 1

Hi @Jonathan Smith ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Could you tell me the specific version of your Visual Studio 2022?

Please check if your VS2022 is up-to-date or not. Please update it to the latest version through Visual Studio Installer.
Then, repair the installation in Visual Studio Installer > More > Repair.

Besides, please create a new project and check if the error occurs in specific project or not.

Sincerely,
Anna
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Answer 2

@Anna Xiu-MSFT
Found the problem . Anoher program kidnapped the keys f10 and f11

Answer 3

@Anna Xiu-MSFT

I encouter the same problem with version Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2022 (64-bit) - Current
Version 17.2.6

Can't debug, F10 stepover F11 step into I thought it was the keybord but not at all. WHat can be set to correctn this error