How to fix "Cannot open Read/Write handles" error?

Question

I receive "Cannot open Read/Write handles" error message when I try opening Visual studio projects in VS 2017 version. I already logged out and logged in back with my credentials and it didn't help. I still get this error message and not able to open any VS projects. I can only open individual subroutines or functions in VS but not able to open any VS projects. What would be potential reason for this , and How can I get it resolved ?

Thanks

Ridvan

Answer 1

Hi @Ridvan Ozbay , 

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! 

What is the project type? Do you mean that it also occurs in new created project? 

You can try the following:

1. Update VS 2017 to the latest version with Visual Studio Installer.
2. Open the Visual Studio Installer > More > Repair your VS.
3. Run VS 2017 as administrator.
4. Run “devenv /ResetSettings” at Developer Command Prompt for VS2017 to restore your Visual Studio default settings.
5. If you have anti-virus software, please temporarily disable it. 

Sincerely,

Anna

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