Error List Keeps Opening at Random Times

Question

While using Visual Studio 2022, the Error List seems to be continuously opening at what seems to be random times. I have the Error List marked as Autohide, and it does hide when I click my code, a tab, or any other component. It is not when I build my Project that it randomly opens, it is during regular navigation between files, while editing code, or other common tasks. This did not happen in the past. I am currently using Visual Studio Community 2022 (64-bit) 17.5.1. What could be causing this? It is very frustrating & inefficient to need to continuously close the Error List.

Answer 1

Hello @Nathan Sokalski ,

Thank you for taking time to post this issue in Microsoft Q&A forum.

I tested on my side, but it seems that I couldn’t reproduce this issue(VS v17.5.1).

Please try to reset Visual Studio settings and check if the Error List becomes normal.

Please also try to rename VS cache folder(C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\VisualStudio\17.0_XXXXXXXX\ComponentModelCache).

Besides, are you using any extensions which may affect Error List Window? If so, please try to disable it/them temporarily and test again.

BTW, I know it keeps opening at random times on your side, but if you can reproduce this issue, please share us the detailed steps to reproduce this issue.

Please feel free to let us know the result.

Sincerely,

Tianyu

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