I can't reinstall Visual Studio 2022 v17.14.20 after error: An error occurred in 'Miscellaneous Files' while attempting to open

Question

I was developing in Visual Studio 2022 v17.14.20 - new install since October 2025. Worked fine on Tuesday (12/9). Wednesday morning (12/10) I couldn't open any solution from Tuesday or older.

I received this error:

An error occurred in 'Miscellaneous Files' while attempting to open 'FailureModeDetails 1.dtsx [Design]'
System.ArgumentException: Failed to get the editor factory manager for cc84afbd-da02-46f4-8623-9f07e5569edb.
   at Microsoft.VisualStudio.PlatformUI.Packages.ShellService.EditorFactories.EditorFactoryRegistrar.<GetMatchingEditorFactoryAsync>d__13.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
   at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
   at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
   at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Platform.WindowManagement.WindowFrame.<>c__DisplayClass86_0.<<CreateEditorInstanceAsync>g__GetEditorFactoryAsync|0>d.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
   at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
   at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
   at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Platform.WindowManagement.WindowFrame.<CreateEditorInstanceAsync>d__86.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
   at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
   at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)   
at Microsoft.VisualStudio.Platform.WindowManagement.WindowFrame.<LoadDocumentFrameInternalAsync>d__85.MoveNext()

I also have Data tools and 2 Kingsway packages (IntegrationToolkit-Salesforce-x64, and IntegrationToolkit-ProductivityPack-x64).

I tried to repair and upgrade to 17.14.22. That didn't help. I then uninstalled all components and reinstalled using latest 2022 version from website. Same error. I installed Data Tools and received a different error:

"The application has failed to start because side-by-side configuration is incorrect."

This indicated a C++ issue. I installed that using VC_redist.x86.exe. Still no luck.

I uninstalled using InstallCleanup.exe and reinstalled. Still no luck.

I rebooted after each step.

I have not reinstalled any Kingsway.

Has anyone else seen this issue, or have any suggestions?

Thanx

Phil

Answer 1

Hi Phil Jaggard,

Thank you for sending us your concern.

Based on the error code you provided, I found the following line: 

Failed to get the editor factory manager for cc84afbd-da02-46f4-8623-9f07e5569edb. at Microsoft.VisualStudio.PlatformUI.Packages.ShellService.EditorFactories.EditorFactoryRegistrar  

You encountered this error when opening FailureModeDetails 1.dtsx. Since .dtsx files are SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages, this indicates that Visual Studio cannot find or load the SSIS Designer editor. 

Since you have done some troubleshoot step. I recommend trying the following additional actions: 

Perform another deep uninstall using InstallCleanup.exe. 

Manually delete any remaining Visual Studio folders in these paths: 

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft 
• %ProgramFiles(x86)% (Scroll down and remove any folders related to Visual Studio.) 

1. Open Control Panel and uninstall all C++ Redistributable packages. 
2. Download and install the latest version of Visual Studio 2022 Professional. 
3. During installation, ensure you select all necessary components for your project. 
4. Finally, download and install the SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) extension. 

I hope these steps help resolve the issue. If you need further assistance, please let me know in the comments.  

Answer 2

It sounds like you're experiencing a complex issue with Visual Studio 2022. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

1. Check for Corrupt Installation: Since you've already tried repairing and reinstalling Visual Studio, ensure that there are no remnants of previous installations that could be causing conflicts. You can use the InstallCleanup.exe tool to remove all installation files and product information completely before reinstalling Visual Studio again.
2. Reinstall Data Tools: Since you mentioned using Data Tools, ensure that you have the correct version installed that matches your Visual Studio version. Sometimes, mismatched versions can lead to errors.
3. Check C++ Redistributables: The error regarding side-by-side configuration often relates to issues with the Visual C++ Redistributables. Make sure you have the latest versions installed. You can install both the x86 and x64 versions of the VC redistributables to cover all bases.
4. Clear Visual Studio Cache: Sometimes clearing the Visual Studio cache can help resolve issues. You can do this by deleting the contents of the %localappdata%\Microsoft\VisualStudio folder, but be cautious as this will reset your settings.
5. Run Visual Studio as Administrator: Ensure that you are running Visual Studio with administrative privileges, as this can sometimes resolve permission-related issues.
6. Check for Extensions: If you have any extensions installed (like Kingsway), try disabling or uninstalling them temporarily to see if they are causing the issue.
7. Review Event Viewer Logs: Check the Windows Event Viewer for any related logs that might provide more insight into the error.
8. Consult Microsoft Documentation: Since you are encountering specific errors, it might be beneficial to look through Microsoft's troubleshooting documentation for Visual Studio installation and setup issues.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Microsoft support or checking community forums for similar experiences and solutions.

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References:

• Visual Studio Installer fails to perform repair or update
• Unable to install Visual Studio using online installer on a Windows 10, version 21H2 machine