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.NET Framework Setup
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.NET Base Class Library
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Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
How to use Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) productively to create visually appealing and differentiating applications and to improve user experience.
Regular Expressions
Discuss and ask questions concerning the usage of Regular Expressions (REGEXes) in the .NET Framework.
MSBuild
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JScript for the .NET Framework
Ask about the JScript language, the ECMAScript standard, the managed JScript compiler implementation, and future plans.
Common Language Runtime
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Building Development and Diagnostic Tools for .Net
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ASMX Web Services and XML Serialization
Discussion on writing ASMX Web Services using the .NET Framework and on using the XML Serialization technology.
64-Bit .NET Framework Development.
Need help making your .net applications (any language) work on 64-bit? Ask your questions here!
.NET Remoting and Runtime Serialization
Discussion on using the .NET Remoting technology as well as Runtime Serialization (including Binary and Soap serialization).
.NET Framework Networking and Communication
Discuss general managed code networking topics not relating to System.Net or Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
Managed Extensibility Framework
Discuss the Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF), a set of building blocks that includes dependency injection (DI), structural matching (duck typing) and a naming and activation service for developing extensible and dynamic applications.
Network Class Library (System.Net)
Discuss using the System.Net namespace and associated Uri class in the .NET Framework to write code that leverages managed sockets, HTTP web requests, FTP, SMTP, P2P, etc.
Windows Communication Foundation
Windows Communication Foundation is a set of .NET technologies for building and running connected systems. It is a new breed of communications infrastructure built around the Web services architecture.
Claims based access platform (CBA), code-named Geneva
This forum is for discussion of "Geneva" Server, "Geneva" Framework and Windows CardSpace "Geneva."
Chart Controls for .NET Framework
Issues related to programming with the charting controls.
AppFabric Service and Workflow Management
Discussion area for AppFabric Service and Workflow Management, formerly known as Microsoft Codename "Dublin"
SQL Server Modeling
Discussion area for Microsoft SQL Server Modeling (formerly code name "Oslo") including the code name "M" modeling language, the code name "Quadrant" tool, and SQL Server Modeling Services.
.NET StockTrader Sample Application
Discuss this end-to-end sample application that illustrates WCF and .NET Enterprise Technologies
POS for .NET
POS for .NET provides a class library for .NET developers to interract with peripherals typically found in the retail environment attached to Point of Sale, Self-Checkout, Kiosk, and ATM devices such as barcode scanners, magnetic stripe readers, cash drawers, etc. POS for .NET is based on the industry standard published by Unified POS (UPOS).
Windows Workflow Foundation
Discuss how to develop .NET applications using workflow functionality provided by Windows Workflow Foundation.
Transactions Programming
Discuss development of reliable applications using transactions technologies: MSDTC, System.Transactions, WCF, WS-AT, COM+/EnterpriseServices etc.
Dynamic Languages on .NET
Discussions about Dynamic Languages, the DLR, IronRuby, IronPython, and other Dynamic Languages on .NET
Windows CardSpace ('InfoCard')
Questions and discussion relating to InfoCard and the Identity Metasystem.
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Setup and Installation
Discuss and ask questions about the install and setup of Visual Studio.
Visual Studio WPF Designer
How to use Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) productively to create visually appealing and differentiating applications and to improve user experience.
Visual Studio Source Control and SourceSafe
Discussion topics on integration of Source Control into Visual Studio and the SourceSafe product.
Visual Studio Guidance Automation Toolkit
The Guidance Automation Toolkit is an extension to Visual Studio that allows architects to author rich, integrated user experiences for reusable assets.
Visual Studio Extensibility
Discuss Visual Studio Extensibility (VSX), including the Visual Studio SDK, Text Templates (T4), add-ins, and macros.
Visual Studio Debugger
Questions and discussions about debugging applications with the Visual Studio debugger.
Visual Studio Class Designer
Come discuss new techniques for code visualization, refactoring, and class design using the new Class Designer tool.
Phoenix
Discuss and ask questions about the Phoenix Research Development Kit, including installation, setup, tutorials and other general Phoenix questions.
Developer Documentation and Help System
Ask questions or post comments about Visual Studio and .NET Framework documentation, Help system functionality, and Visual Studio Help integration.
Crystal Reports for Visual Studio
Discuss Crystal Reports for Visual Studio: topics include the report creation, data connectivity, deployment and general reporting application development
Visual Studio Report Controls
Discuss reporting functionality including the integrated report designer and viewer controls for adding rich data reports to Windows Forms and ASP.NET applications
Visual Studio Tools for Office
Questions on using Visual Studio to create managed code solutions in Office 2003 and Office 2007.
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Visual Studio Express Editions
Visual Basic Express Edition
Questions about Visual Basic Express Edition and getting started with Visual Basic.
Visual C# Express Edition
Questions about Visual C# Express Edition and getting started with C#.
Visual C++ Express Edition
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Installing and Registering Visual Studio Express Editions
Questions about how to get up and running with Visual Studio Express Editions
Visual Studio Team System
Getting Started With Visual Studio Team System
New to Team System? Start here!
Visual Studio Performance Tools (Profiler)
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Visual Studio Application Verifier
Discuss issues regarding Visual Studio’s Application Verifier feature, a runtime verification tool for C/C++.
Visual Studio Code Analysis and Code Metrics
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Visual Studio Web Performance and Load Testing
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Visual Studio Team System - Testing
Discuss the unit testing, code coverage, and other general testing tools in Visual Studio Team System.
Visual Studio Database Development Tools (Formerly "Database Edition Forum")
Discuss the database features of Visual Studio, including database and server projects for SQL Server, SQL CLR projects, Transact-SQL Debugging, and the Table Designer (in Server Explorer).
Visual Studio Team System - Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF)
Discuss MSF v4 and the integrated process automation and guidance found in Team System.
Team Foundation Server - General
Discuss Team Foundation Server general concepts.
Team Foundation Server - Setup
Discuss Team Foundation Server setup and configuration.
Team Foundation Server - Administration
Discuss Team Foundation Server administration and operations.
Team Foundation Server - Build Automation
Discuss Team Foundation Server's build automation features.
Team Foundation Server – Power Tools & Add-ons
Discuss the tools and add-ons that we release off-cycle from our usual product release process and do not include official support from Microsoft.
Team Foundation Server - Process Templates
Discuss Team Foundation Server process template development and customization.
Team Foundation Server - Reporting & Warehouse
Discuss Team Foundation Reporting, which uses SQL Server 2005 Reporting services to report team project metrics.
Team Foundation Server - Team System Web Access
Discuss Team System Web Access (formerly known as TeamPlain), which Microsoft acquired to provide a Web access solution for Team Foundation Server.
Team Foundation Server - Version Control
Discuss Team Foundation Version Control, including branching, merging, and shelving.
Team Foundation Server - Work Item Tracking
Discuss Team Foundation Work Item Tracking, including work item customization and Office integration.
Preleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010
Discuss prelease versions and general concepts of Team Foundation Server including development process, version control, build process, reporting, bug tracking and more.
Preleased versions of Visual Studio Team System 2010
Discuss prelease versions and general concepts of Visual Studio Team System including architecture tools, development tools, testing tools, diagnostic tools and database development.
Model-Based Testing with Spec Explorer
Learn, discuss, ask questions about Spec Explorer. Spec Explorer is a model-based testing tool that runs as an add-in to Visual Studio. Please participate freely and help us make the Spec Explorer experience even better!
Team Foundation Server – Migration and Integration
Team Foundation Server has multiple tools for migrating data from other systems, as well as the TFS Integration Platform which can be used to build tools that connect other systems to TFS. This forum is the place to discuss issues hit during migration, ask questions about building tools, and propose new features for the platform.
Testing with Visual Studio Test and Lab Manager (MTLM)
Learn about the new manual testing functionality in Visual Studio 2010
Visual Studio UI Automation Testing (includes CodedUI)
Discuss using Visual Studio for automation testing - including the new CodedUI tests for Visual Studio 2010.
Visual Studio Web and Load testing
Discuss using Visual Studio for web and load testing.
Visual Studio Lab Management
Discuss setting up and using the new Lab Management features in Visual Studio 2010.
Visual Studio Unit Testing
Discuss using Visual Studio Unit Testing -including new Unit Testing Features in Visual Studio 2010.
Visual Basic
Visual Basic General
Questions and discussions not covered in the other VB forums such as Data and Setup. (Not for VB6 questions.)
Visual Basic Power Packs
Discuss the add-ins, controls, components, samples and tools that are part of the Visual Basic Power Packs.
Visual Basic Language
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Visual Basic Interop and Upgrade
Discuss how to do upgrades of VB6 code to VB.NET. Covers questions on interop features, Interop Forms Toolkit, Upgrade wizard, but NOT for questions about VB6.
Visual Basic IDE
Discuss VB.NET IDE IntelliSense, debugging, ErrorCorrect, ClickOnce deployment, Refactor™, code snippets, colorization, smart tags, key bindings, etc.
Visual C#
Visual C# General
General discussion and questions regarding Visual C# -- including best practices on developing with C# in VS, documentation, setup, and samples.
Visual C# Language
Issues regarding the C# language and compiler – including things like generics, anonymous methods, etc.
Visual C# IDE
Questions and discussions on the C# IDE – including IntelliSense, refactoring, code snippets, colorization, bracematching, smart tags, auto-generated code, etc.
Visual C++
Visual C++ General
General questions about Visual C++ , including the development environment, libraries, setup, debugger, samples, and documentation.
Visual C++ Language
Issues regarding the C++ language, compiler, and linker. This forum covers all standardized languages, extensions, and interop technologies supported by Visual C++.
Visual J#
Visual J# General
Questions about Visual J# – including the IDE, Java-language syntax, JDK functionality, migrating Java-language applications to run on the .NET Framework, and more.
Visual FoxPro
Visual FoxPro General
Questions and discussions about developing with Visual FoxPro 9.0 - including language, IDE, designers, data, .NET interoperability, and more.
Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4 Release Candidate Forums
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4. For discussions and feedback please see the following three forum categories: Prereleased versions of .NET Framework 4, prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Visual Studio 2010 ALM Features
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4. For discussions and feedback please see the following three forum categories: Prereleased versions of .NET Framework 4, prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Visual Studio 2010 ALM Features
Visual Studio 2010 Install and Setup
Discuss and ask questions about Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate Setup and Installation
Office Development
Discuss and ask questions about Office Development in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
SharePoint Development
Discuss and ask questions about SharePoint Development in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
Web Development
Discuss and ask questions about Web Development in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
Visual Studio Editor
Discuss and ask questions about the Visual Studio Editor in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
Visual C++ IDE
Discuss and ask questions about C++ Development in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
Visual Basic Language
Questions and discussions regarding the VB language, compiler, VB framework/runtime – including things like generics, language keywords, My namespace. (Not for VB6)
Visual Basic IDE
Discuss VB.NET IDE IntelliSense, debugging, ErrorCorrect, ClickOnce deployment, Refactor™, code snippets, colorization, smart tags, key bindings, etc.
Visual C# Language
Issues regarding the C# language and compiler – including things like generics, anonymous methods, etc.
Visual C# IDE
Questions and discussions on the C# IDE – including IntelliSense, refactoring, code snippets, colorization, bracematching, smart tags, auto-generated code, etc.
Visual Studio Extensibility Release Candidate
Discuss extending Visual Studio, using the Extension Manager, building VSIX deployment containers, and other Visual Studio Extensibility questions.
Windows Azure
Parallel Computing in C++ and Native Code
Discuss and ask questions about parallel computing in C++ and native code -- Including the Parallel Pattern Library (PPL), Asynchronous Agents Library, Concurrency Runtime, and other concurrency building blocks.
Visual C++ Language
Discuss and ask questions about C++ Language in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate.
Visual Studio 2010 Domain-Specific Languages (DSL) & Modeling Tools Extensibility
Discuss the Microsoft Domain-Specific Language (DSL) Tools and extending the architecture and modeling tools for Visual Studio 2010
Developer Documentation and Help System
Ask questions or post comments about Visual Studio and .NET Framework documentation, Help system functionality, and Visual Studio Help integration.
Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 CTP Feedback
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4. For discussions and feedback please see the following three forum categories: Prereleased versions of .NET Framework 4, prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Visual Studio 2010 ALM Features
Accessibility
Microsoft Accessibility Labs
Discuss issues related to accessible technologies, tools, and power toys.
Architecture
Architecture General
Discuss general issues and experiences related to architecture and designing solutions on the Microsoft platform.
Modeling and Tools
Discuss issues and experiences related to the use of modeling and tools, including DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative) and SDM (System Definition Model)
Architecture Events
Discuss events, conferences, and seminars related to architecture and designing solutions on the Microsoft platform.
The Architect Role
What does it mean to be an Architect: for you, your organization and the industry. Join the discussion about your role and the challenges you face.
Audio and Video Development
HD DVD Interactivity Authoring
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Discuss authoring interactive content for high definition digital video discs (HD DVD).
Media Foundation Development
Discuss development of multimedia apps on Windows Vista using the Media Foundation technologies: the new audio video pipeline, Protected Media Path, and DXVA 2.0.
Azure
Windows Azure
Windows Azure platform AppFabric
Interested in AppFabric? This is the place for questions, suggestions and discussions with regard to using the services.
SQL Azure — Getting Started
New to SQL Azure? This is the place for questions and discussion with regard to getting started with the service, signing up, any other service related questions.
Live Framework
Discuss and ask questions about the Live Framework, the Live Framework SDK, and the Live Framework Tools
BizTalk Server
BizTalk Server General
General BizTalk Server discussions.
BizTalk Server Adapters and Adapter Pack
All questions related to LOB Adapters, BizTalk WCF Adapter, WCF LOB Adapter SDK and BizTalk Adapter Pack.
BizTalk Server EDI and AS2
All questions related to new EDI and AS2 features of BizTalk Server.
BizTalk Server RFID
All questions related to new RFID features of BizTalk Server.
BizTalk ESB Toolkit
Discussion for the BizTalk ESB Toolkit
Commerce Server
Commerce Server 2002 and Earlier
Questions and discussions about earlier releases of Commerce Server: CS2002, Feature Pack 1, CS2000.
Commerce Server 2007
Questions and discussions about installing, deploying and developing for CS2007.
Commerce Server 2009
Questions and discussions about installing, deploying and developing for CS2009.
Connected Services Framework
Connected Services Framework
Microsoft Connected Services Framework is an integrated, server-based software product for building & managing services using SOA.
Customer Care Framework
Customer Care Framework
Microsoft® Customer Care Framework is a solution framework enabling the development of composite applications across devices and channels
Data Platform Development
ADO.NET Data Providers
Data platform development using classic ADO.NET (v 1.1 and 2.0) and System.Data namespace. For SQL Native Client or related topics, see SQL Server Data Access forum
WCF Data Services (formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services)
Post feedback, questions and suggestions related to Released (RTM) versions of WCF Data Services Framework (formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services and Project "Astoria").
ADO.NET DataSet
Questions and discussion about data platform development using ADO.NET DataSet and LINQ to DataSet.
ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities
Feedback and questions related to the current versions of the ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities including object-relational mapping and entity data modeling.
LINQ to SQL
Questions and discussion about LINQ to SQL. For LINQ to Entities see the “ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities" forum.
MSXML
Discussion of questions and issues on MSXML (Microsoft XML Core Services).
XML and the .NET Framework
Questions and discussion about the processing of XML, XSLT and/or XSD using .NET frameworks, LINQ to XML, and the XML Tools in Visual Studio.
Data Platform Development (Pre-release)
Microsoft Live Labs Volta
Discussion forum for all topics related to the Live Labs Volta technology preview.
AppFabric Caching
Post feedback, questions and suggestions related to future versions of Microsoft Project Code Named “Velocity”.
ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities (Pre-Release)
Feedback and QnA related to Pre-Release versions of the ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities including object-relational mapping and entity data modeling.
WCF Data Services [formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services] (Pre-Release)
Post feedback, questions and suggestions related to Pre-Release (Alpha Preview, CTP, Beta) versions of WCF Data Services (formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services and Project "Astoria").
LINQ to SQL (Pre-Release)
Discuss and ask questions about LINQ in Visual Studio 2010 Pre-Release Builds (CTPs/Betas)
XML in Visual Studio and the .NET Framework (Pre-Release)
Discuss and ask questions about XML in Visual Studio 2010 Pre-Release builds (CTPs/Betas)
DevLabs
Small Basic
Discuss and provide feedback on the Small Basic project. Small Basic is a simplified programming language and environment to help teach programming to beginners.
Pex
Discuss and provide feedback on Pex – Automated White Box Testing for .NET
CHESS – Find and Reproduce Concurrency Heisenbugs
CHESS is a tool for finding and reproducing Heisenbugs in concurrent programs. It can find assertion violations, deadlocks, livelocks, data-races, and memory-model errors.
Code Contracts
Discuss and provide feedback on Code Contracts.
Axum Incubation Project
Discuss and ask questions about the incubation project codenamed 'Axum' -- including usage, performance, feature requests, bugs, general concepts, and more.
Software Transactional Memory DevLab
A forum for discussion and questions about the Devlabs release of the .NET Framework enabled for software transactional memory
Doloto
Discuss and provide feedback on Doloto. Doloto is an optimization tool for AJAX applications. It works by rewriting the application to load its JavaScript code on demand.
Model-Based Testing with Spec Explorer
Learn, discuss, ask questions about Spec Explorer. Spec Explorer is a model-based testing tool that runs as an add-in to Visual Studio. Please participate freely and help us make the Spec Explorer experience even better!
Reactive Extensions for .NET (Rx)
Discuss and provide feedback on Reactive Extensions for .NET (Rx). Rx is a set of APIs for asynchronous and event based programming based on standard LINQ sequence operators.
ESP Development
Microsoft ESP Platform Development
A developer discussion around the Microsoft ESP platform. Microsoft ESP is a visual simulation platform that brings immersive games-based technology to training and learning, decision support, and research and development modeling for government and commercial organizations.
Gadgets
Web Gadget Development
Discussion on writing Web Gadgets using DHTML and JavaScript
Sidebar Gadget Development
Discussion on writing Gadgets for the Windows Sidebar
HealthVault
HealthVault Data Types
The HealthVault data type forum is for discussions about HealthVault data types. You may ask questions about how data types are expected to be used, bring up ideas for new data types, or comment on the data type designs that are proposed by the HealthVault Team.
HealthVault
A place to ask questions about developing HealthVault compatible applications
Internet Explorer Development
Internet Explorer Extension Development
Discussions about building Activities, WebSlices and add-ons for Internet Explorer.
Internet Explorer Web Development
Discussions about web development including HTML, CSS and Script for Internet Explorer.
JScript
JScript Native
Discuss and ask questions about JScript language, error/problems faced and future plans.
Doloto
Discuss and provide feedback on Doloto. Doloto is an optimization tool for AJAX applications. It works by rewriting the application to load its JavaScript code on demand.
Learning
Ramp Up
A place to discuss the Ramp Up program an online program that assists users in learning Microsoft technology. It provides easy-to-access content, in a guided path that defines the important lessons and the order in which you learn them. Ask/answer questions and give feedback here!
Training and Certification
Have questions about Microsoft training and certifications? Ask them here!
Machine Translation and Language Tools
Microsoft Translator Developer & Web Master Support
Developer Support for the Microsoft Translator API and web page widget
Microsoft Translator User Forum (Including Bing Translator)
User Support for Microsoft Translator offerings (including Bing Translator)
Master Data Management
MDM General Discussions
General questions about Master Data Management and the Microsoft MDM products.
MDM Integration
Questions about integrating Microsoft's MDM products with other applications. This includes import and export as well as general integration discussions.
MDM Business Rules and Workflow
Discussions on implementing business rules and workflow in Microsoft MDM products.
MDM Data Quality and Profiling
Discussion of data quality issues such as transformation, standardization, match-merge, and data enrichment.
MDM Setup, Configuration and Security
Questions about setting up and configuring a Microsoft MDM system including security and permissions.
MDM Entity and Hierarchy Management
Discussion of data management issues including hierarchy management and data modeling.
Microsoft ISV Community Center
ISV Open Discussions
Leave feedback for the MSDN ISV team, discuss broad ISV issues, and general debate.
Partnering with Microsoft
Questions and answers related to ISV specific Microsoft programs
Architecture, Tools, and Process for ISVs
Discussion about Architecture, Tools, and Process for ISVs
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
All about VBA
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Language Specification
Questions around the VBA Language Specification only
Windows Error Reporting for ISVs
For discussion, questions and announcement of site updates regarding Windows Error Reporting for ISVs on winqual.microsoft.com.
ISV Community Days
Questions and answers related to ISV Community Days worldwide.
Technical Committee Client Simulator Forum
Questions and discussions about developing and testing with the TC Client Simulator - including how to implement middleware visibility and functionality, and more.
Microsoft Live Labs
Web Sandbox - General
This forum is for the discussion of topics related to the Web Sandbox project from Microsoft Live Labs. Use it to interact with the Web Sandbox team, comment on the approach, make suggestions, or just browse other conversations.
Web Sandbox - Exploits
This forum is for discussing exploits relevant to the Web Sandbox project from Microsoft Live Labs. It is a full disclosure forum. Use it to share and discuss exploits with the community of developers interested in securing the web using the Sandbox.
Microsoft Reference Source
Reference Source Server Discussion
Discussion and support of issues relating to configuration or usage of the public reference source functionality in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft Research Commercial Tools
Microsoft Automatic Graph Layout
Discuss Microsoft Automatic Graph Layout which is a .NET tool for displaying visually appealing complex directed graphs.
Microsoft Robotics
Microsoft Robotics - Community
A forum for users to share samples, feedback, and engage in general discussion about the Microsoft Robotics
Microsoft Robotics - Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR)
Coding patterns and technical questions about the concurrency and coordination runtime (CCR).
Microsoft Robotics - Decentralized Software Services (DSS)
Service patterns, runtime information, and tools for decentralized software services (DSS).
Microsoft Robotics - Simulation
Simulation engine, samples, entities and graphics/physics discussion.
Microsoft Robotics - Visual Programming Language
User discussion, diagrams, patterns.
Microsoft Robotics - Hardware Configuration and Troubleshooting
Information on how to setup your robotic hardware, help with porting to MSRS
Microsoft Search Server 2008 and Search Server 2008 Express
Search Server: Report a Bug
Use this forum to report bugs and issues you may find with Microsoft Search Server.
Search Server: Known Bugs and Workarounds
Check this group to find known bugs and workarounds for issues with Microsoft Search Server.
Search Server: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions from all the Microsoft Search Server forums.
Search Server: Feature Requests
Got a feature idea or think there’s a better way for something to work in Microsoft Search Server? Let us know through this forum!
Search Server: Installation, Configuration and Administration
Got questions about installing, configuring and administering Microsoft Search Server? This is the place for you!
Search Server: Developers and Customization
Discussion dedicated to customizing or developing applications with Microsoft Search Server.
Search Server: Federation
Want to ask a question or share your experience with the federation features of Microsoft Search Server? This is the forum to do it in!
Microsoft Sync Framework
SyncFx - Microsoft Sync Framework Database Providers
This forum is read only; {Technical Q&A about using the Microsoft SyncFramework Database Providers (Sync Services for ADO.NET) to build occasionally connected applications.}
SyncFx - General
This forum is read only; {General questions about the Microsoft Sync Framework}
SyncFx - Technical Discussion
This forum is read only; {Technical discussions relating to the Microsoft Sync Framework including custom providers, FeedSync and file sync providers}
SyncFx - Feedback
This forum is read only; {Suggestions and comments related to improving the Microsoft Sync Framework}
SyncFx - SyncToy-File Synchronization
A free tool based on the Microsoft Sync Framework which helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers quickly.
SyncFx - Microsoft Sync Framework Developer Discussions
This forum should be used for technical developer discussions relating to Microsoft Sync Framework including core components, feedsync, file sync providers, simple providers, custom providers, database providers and Sync services for ADO.NET. Other general questions and suggestions regarding Microsoft Sync framework are welcome too!
Office Development
Innovate on Office
Provide a space for ISVs to discuss Innovating on Office
Open XML Format SDK
Discussion forum for developer topics related to the Open XML Format SDK.
Office Live Development
Office Live Basics, Essentials and Premium
Discussion forum for developer topics related to the Office Live platform.
SharePoint 2010
SharePoint 2010 - General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on SharePoint 2010 products.
SharePoint 2010 - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation
Discuss setup, upgrade, administration and operation for SharePoint 2010.
SharePoint 2010 - Using SharePoint Designer and other customization
Discuss using SharePoint Designer and other customization for SharePoint 2010.
SharePoint 2010 - Using Visual Studio with SharePoint and other programming
Discuss using Visual Studio and other programming with SharePoint 2010.
SharePoint Products and Technologies
SharePoint - General Question and Answers and Discussion (pre-SharePoint 2010)
General questions and discussions about Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about installation/setup and upgrade/migration as well as administration and operation in in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Design and Customization (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about site design (i.e. definitions, templates) and page customization (i.e. layouts) as well as SharePoint Designer and similar tools in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Development and Programming (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about development and programming (i.e. web parts, features, etc.), SDKs, and tools (i.e. Visual Studio) in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Business Data Catalog (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about the Business Data Catalog capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Business Intelligence (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about implementing SharePoint for business intelligence oriented solutions in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - InfoPath Forms Services (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about InfoPath Forms Services capabilities in Office SharePoint Server in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Workflow (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about workflow capabilities in SharePoint products and technologies in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Excel Services (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about Excel Services capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and prior versions in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Search (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about Search capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Enterprise Content Management (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about document management, records management, and web content management capabilities in SharePoint products and technologies in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Accessibility (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about improving accessibility and usability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Social Computing (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about MySites, blogs, wikis, tagging, social networking, knowledge search and brokering, communities, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Community Advancement (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about improving or expanding the worldwide SharePoint community through blogs, forums, social networking, conferences, user groups, code camps, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
SharePoint - Collaboration (pre-SharePoint 2010)
Topics about team sites, project tracking, document collaboration, extranets, etc in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and prior versions. To discuss SharePoint 2010, visit http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sharepoint2010
Project Server General
Only Moderators or Answerers may post to this forum.
If you’re looking for peer-to-peer support on Project Product family, further technical, developer, product or partner related resources...
SharePoint - Knowledge Network
Topics about Knowledge Network for Office SharePoint Server.
Unified Communications
Microsoft Unified Communications AJAX SDK
Questions on the Microsoft Unified Communications AJAX Service API (application programming interface), designed for cross-platform Unified Communications
Microsoft Unified Communications Managed API SDK
Questions on Microsoft Unified Communications Managed API (UCMA v1.0), an endpoint API that provides the flexibility and scalability required by advanced developers
Microsoft Unified Communications Client SDK
Questions on Microsoft Unified Communications Client SDK, a powerful and flexible API for building client applications for Microsoft Office Communications Server
Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 SDK
Questions on Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 SDK, an automation API that enables quick integration of Office Communicator 2007 in Windows and Web
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 SDK
Questions on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 SDK, which includes documentation and sample applications of development running
Office Live Small Business
Office Live Small Business - Business Applications
Tips on effectively using Business Applications: how to configure lists, views, workflow, and web parts; using SharePoint and Contact Manager; creating custom applications with SharePoint Designer; and more.
Office Live Small Business - Web Site
Where to go to learn about Web Site Designer. Plus, discussions on key technology: HTML, DHTML, CSS, XSLT, JavaScript, Silverlight, and more.
Office Live Small Business - General Topics
Learn about authentication, user management, solution packaging, and other technologies that span Office Live Small Business services.
Open Specifications
Windows Protocols
Discuss technical content and implementation of the Windows protocols described in the Open Specifications
Using the Open Specifications
Ask questions about the Open Specifications documents, their organization, language conventions, and references.
Using the SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocols
Discuss technical content and implementation of the SharePoint Products and Technologies protocols described in the Open Specifications
File Services
Discuss technical content and implementation of Server Message Block (SMB) protocols described in the Open Specifications
Using the Exchange Server Protocols
Discuss technical content and implementation of the Exchange and Outlook protocols described in the Open Specifications
Using the Office Protocols
Discuss technical content and implementation of the Microsoft Office protocols described in the Open Specifications
Office File Formats
Discuss technical content and implementation of the .doc, .xls, .xlsb, .ppt and .pst file formats.
Using the Microsoft SQL Server Protocols
Discuss technical content and implementation of the SQL Server protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Documentation on Standards
Discuss technical content and implementation of certain standards as they are implemented in Microsoft's high volume products
Interoperability Scenarios: Technical Questions
Discuss implementation of technical scenarios around interoperability
Office Open Document Format Implementation
Discuss technical content and implementation of the Office implementation of the ODF 1.1 standard
Open Packaging Conventions (OPC)
Questions and how-to's on using the .NET managed-code and Win32 native-code Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) APIs. General discussion of the ISO/IEC 29500-2 and ECMA 376-2 OPC file technology standard.
Parallel Computing
Parallel Computing General
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General discussion and questions regarding Microsoft's Parallel Computing initiatives and technologies.
Parallel Extensions to the .NET Framework
Discuss and ask questions about Microsoft Parallel Extensions to the .NET Framework -- Including usage, performance, scaling, future development, and more.
Parallel Computing in C++ and Native Code
Discuss and ask questions about parallel computing in C++ and native code -- Including the Parallel Pattern Library (PPL), Asynchronous Agents Library, Concurrency Runtime, and other concurrency building blocks.
Axum Incubation Project
Discuss and ask questions about the incubation project codenamed 'Axum' -- including usage, performance, feature requests, bugs, general concepts, and more.
Software Transactional Memory DevLab
A forum for discussion and questions about the Devlabs release of the .NET Framework enabled for software transactional memory
Popfly
Popfly General Discussion
Talk about building mashups, blocks, and webpages; share ideas with the community.
Popfly Bugs and Suggestions
Found an issue with Popfly, or is there something you’d love to see Popfly do? Let us know about it here.
Popfly Explorer
Talk about Popfly Explorer, report bugs, and give feedback.
Popfly Game Creator
Talk about the Popfly Game Creator, report bugs, and give feedback.
Performance
Windows Performance Toolkit
This forum's charter is hosting, supporting, and evolving an online community of users for the Windows Performance Tools (WPT) Kit v.4.x.
Using Visual Round Trip Analyzer
This forum is for questions and discussions regarding the VRTA web performance analysis and testing tool. Please review previous entries for Frequently Asked Questions. Our team at Microsoft will strive to answer unique questions but we look to the community of this forum to take a major role in helping out.
Security
CAT.NET
Welcome to the CAT.NET CTP. This forum is for you to give us your feedback and suggestions for new and improved functionality in CAT.NET.
Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) - Threat Modeling
A developer forum for discussing how to create more secure applications through effective threat modeling using the (freely available) Microsoft SDL threat modeling tool 3.0
Project Server 2010
Project Server 2010 General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on Project Server 2010.
Project 2010 Customization and Programming
Discuss customizations and programming for Project Web Access 2010, Project Server 2010, Project Professional 2010 and Project Standard 2010. Includes User Interface (UI) customizations, Project Server Interface (PSI) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Programming.
Project Server 2010 - Setup, Upgrade, Administration and Operation
Discuss setup, upgrade & migration, administration and operation for Project Server 2010.
Project Professional 2010
Project Professional 2010 General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on Project Professional 2010.
Visio 2010
General Questions and Answers
General questions, comments and discussions on Visio 2010 Beta.
Small Business Application Development
Small Business Application Development
Get help with the most common tasks you’ll encounter when creating applications for small business.
Smart Device Development
Microsoft Device Emulator
Discussions related to using the Microsoft Device Emulator for Smart Device Development.
.NET Compact Framework
Discuss issues related to .NET Compact Framework 3.5, 2.0 and 1.0 runtimes.
Windows Mobile Development
Discuss general development issues related to the Windows Mobile Platform.
Visual Studio Smart Device Development – Visual Basic and C# Projects
Discuss Smart Devices projects in Visual Studio for doing .NET Compact Framework Development.
Visual Studio Smart Device Development - Native C++ Project
Discuss native projects and libraries (ATL, MFC etc) related issues for Smart devices.
Windows Marketplace for Mobile
The resource for developers’ Windows Marketplace for Mobile application submission and certification questions.
Software Development for Windows Client
Ink, Windows Touch, and Other Tablet PC Development
Discuss developing applications that use natural interaction, including ink, gestures, handwriting recognition, and multitouch.
Developing Applications with Power Management
Discuss use of system messages about power management status, sleep transitions, and other aspects of managing power consumption at the application level.
Development with the Windows Sensor and Location Platform
Discuss using the Windows Sensor and Location Platform to gather input from GPS, light sensors, accelerometer, and other types of sensors, and use them in your applications.
Search, Organize, and Visualize in Windows
How to enable Microsoft Windows to access the content and metadata of application files and take advantage of the built-in search capabilities in your application
DirectShow Development
Discuss how to develop DirectShow applications using the API provided in the Windows Platform SDK
Security for Applications in Microsoft Windows
Discuss writing secure applications for the Windows platform.
UI Development for Windows
Discuss how to take advantage of new user experience APIs in your Windows-based applications.
General Windows Development Issues
Discuss general issues about developing applications for Windows.
Windows SDK
Discuss Windows Vista SDK Documentation, Samples and Tools.
XML Paper Specification (XPS)
Discuss XPS Document creation, viewing, printing and all things related to this new open format.
Windows Pro-Audio Application Development
Discuss topics and ask questions related to pro-audio application development (such as DAW’s, Plug-Ins, Soft-Synths, and more) on the Windows platform.
Development for Windows Accessibility and Automation
Discuss issues related to using Microsoft technologies to enable accessibility and GUI automation.
Optical Platform Discussion
Discuss CDROM.SYS, IMAPIv2 and Live File System issues. The forum focuses on OS-level topics and is intended for application developers rather than end users.
Application Compatibility for Windows Development
Discuss application compatibility testing, common compatibility issues, and best practices for creating Windows-based applications.
Windows SideShow Development
Discussion on writing gadgets and building compatible devices for Windows SideShow
Windows Imaging Component (WIC)
Questions and discussion of the Windows Imaging Component APIs.
Windows Ribbon Development
Discuss topics and ask questions related to developing applications that use the Windows Ribbon.
Software Engineering Discussion
Software Testing Discussion
Discussion and Q&A about general software testing.
Software Licensing and Protection Services
SecureLM General Discussion
General discussion on SecureLM including code protection, licensing, installation, and deployment issues.
Software Licensing and Protection Business Discussion
Learn how other individuals are thinking about licensing and protection. This group is for those concerned with the business aspects of licensing and protection.
SLPS Microsoft's Online Service Discussion
Users of our hosted service can get current information about our service offering.
SLPS Code Protector and Software Protection Discussion
Conversations about software protection and Microsoft Code Protector take place in here.
SLPS Developer Discussion
API questions of all sophistication are welcome. We can point you to code samples or walk you through an implementation.
SLP Server 2008
Datacenter professionals that are hosting the server, or evaluating the decision to do so, should visit here often.
SQL Azure
SQL Azure — Getting Started
New to SQL Azure? This is the place for questions and discussion with regard to getting started with the service, signing up, any other service related questions.
SQL Server
SQL Server Integration Services
All questions related to SSIS, transforms/data flow, control flow, and other related topics.
Data Mining
All questions and discussions related to data-mining in SQL Server
SQL Server Reporting Services
Report Server, Report Designer, Report Builder, and other reporting-related discussions.
SQL Server Analysis Services
Discussions relating to MDX and other Analysis Services or OLAP questions
SQL Server Tools General
Any questions and discussions related specifically to SQL Server tools. For discussions on features exposed through tools, please post to the directly-related forum
Transact-SQL
TSQL challenges? This is the place for advice / discussions
.NET Framework inside SQL Server
Need help with writing CLR code targeting SQL Server 2005? This forum is a great place to have your questions answered and hear about others’ experiences.
SQL Server Data Access
Questions and discussion about data access to SQL Server using SQL Native Client, OLEDB, ODBC, ADO, WDAC/MDAC, JDBC, or SOAP/HTTP.
SQL Server SMO/DMO
Any questions on SMO/DMO
SQL Server XML
Any questions related to XML in SQL Server
SQL Server Replication
Discussions on SQL Server Replication
SQL Service Broker
Come here to ask questions about SQL Server Service Broker
SQL Server Security
Any Security discussions related to SQL Server
SQL Server Database Engine
Any questions or discussions relating to the SQL Server Database Engine, performance, features, Full-text Search, linked servers, etc.
SQL Server Documentation
Books Online and all other documentation-related discussions
SQL Server Setup & Upgrade
General Setup discussions, upgrade advisor, Best Practices Analyzer
SQL Server Disaster Recovery and Availability
Any questions or discussions around using backup/restore, DBCC, recovering from hardware issues, planning disaster recovery or high-availability strategies.
SQL Server Notification Services
Look here for Questions, answers, and advice on using SQL Server Notification Services
SQL Server Compact
SQL Server Compact/Mobile Edition Technical Discussion
Getting started with SQL Server
New to SQL Server? Beginners just getting started - here's the place for help with simple questions. For installation or setup questions, refer to the Setup Forum.
Database Mirroring
General questions relating to the Database Mirroring feature, including client failover.
SQL Server Express
Questions related to SQL Server Express, SQL Server Express with Advanced Services, and MSDE upgrade questions.
SQL Server Driver for PHP
Forum for the SQL Server Driver for PHP which is designed to enable reliable, scalable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications on the Windows Platform
SQL Server Data Warehousing
Need help with using SQL Server for data warehousing, Change Data Capture, or decision support? Post your questions here.
SQL Server Search
Specifics on how to Search (and find) in SQL Server. This forum has the right expertise on how to do this in SQL Server, with deeper focus on SQL Server enhancements
SQL Server Spatial
Any questions related to the use of spatial data in SQL Server.
SQL Server Samples and Community Projects
Your place to discuss SQL Server product samples and community projects.
Microsoft StreamInsight
Forum to support the Microsoft StreamInsight product
Database Design
Discussion regarding general database design
SQL Server (Pre-release)
SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and Multi-Server Management
SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and Multi-Server Management
SQL Server 2008 R2 Database Engine
SQL Server 2008 R2 Database Engine
SQL Server 2008 R2 SMO/DMO
SQL Server 2008 R2 SMO/DMO
SQL Server 2008 R2 Setup and Upgrade
SQL Server 2008 R2 Setup and Upgrade
SQL Server 2008 R2 Manageability
Primarily discussion around SQL Server 2008 R2 Manageability
SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services
SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services
SQL Server 2008 R2 Security
SQL Server 2008 R2 Security
SQL Server 2008 R2 Analysis Services
Primarily discussion around Analysis Services for SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL Azure — Getting Started
New to SQL Azure? This is the place for questions and discussion with regard to getting started with the service, signing up, any other service related questions.
SQL Server 2008 R2 PowerPivot for Excel
Discussions relating to importing data, building relationships, and using DAX within the PowerPivot window.
SQL Server 2008 R2 PowerPivot for SharePoint
Discussions relating to the server set up and configuration, publication of workbooks, data refresh and workbook monitoring.
MDM General Discussions
General questions about Master Data Management and the Microsoft MDM products.
MDM Integration
Questions about integrating Microsoft's MDM products with other applications. This includes import and export as well as general integration discussions.
MDM Business Rules and Workflow
Discussions on implementing business rules and workflow in Microsoft MDM products.
MDM Data Quality and Profiling
Discussion of data quality issues such as transformation, standardization, match-merge, and data enrichment.
MDM Setup, Configuration and Security
Questions about setting up and configuring a Microsoft MDM system including security and permissions.
MDM Entity and Hierarchy Management
Discussion of data management issues including hierarchy management and data modeling.
Storage Platform - Core
Storage Platform – ATA
Having your ATAport miniport development questions answered by our experts. Also looking for the latest news on ATAport miniport development from Microsoft.
Tellme Studio
Tellme Studio
Discussion about voice application development with VoiceXML using Tellme Studio. https://studio.tellme.com/
Windows Diagnostics
Performance Counters for Windows (PCW)
Discuss and ask questions pertaining to Performance Counters for Windows (PCW), including native and managed provider APIs, provider tools (ctrpp, lodctr, unlodctr, ecmangen), and command-line consumption tools (typeperf, relog, Get-Counter cmdlet).
Windows Events
Discuss Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), Windows Event Log, Software Tracing (WPP), and related technologies. Here you will find help for writing event providers, consuming events, and using event tools (such as logman, tracerpt, logman, and Get-WinEvent). Please first check the FAQ before posting questions.
Windows Perfmon and Diagnostic Tools
Discuss performance monitor (perfmon), resource monitor (resmon), and task manager, focusing on HOW-TO, Errors/Problems, and usage scenarios. Please first check the FAQ before posting a question. Thank you.
Network Monitor
Provide support for Network Monitor versions 3 and greater.
Windows Embedded Standard
Standard 2009: Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs)
Discussion on any Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs) that enable embedded scenarios, such as EWF, FBWF, FBA, USB Boot.
Standard 2009: Components/Run-time Issues
Discussion on any issue on components or runtime images, such as how to componentize 3rd party apps or drivers, how to reduce footprint, etc.
Standard 2009: Tools
Discussion on Target Analyzer, Component Designer, Target Designer, Componenet Database Manager, ImageDiff and other tool related issues.
Standard 2009: Misc
Discussion on any miscellaneous issue of Windows Embedded Standard. Announcements from the product team, such as Chats, will be posted here too.
Standard 2011 (CTP): Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs)
Discussion on Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs), such as EWF, FBWF, USB Boot, Shell Launcher and etc for Windows Embedded Standard 2011 code name "Quebec".
Standard 2011 (CTP): Components/Run-time Issues
Discussion on components or run-time images, such as feature packages, componentizing 3rd party apps etc for Windows Embedded Standard 2011 code name "Quebec".
Standard 2011 (CTP): Tools
Discussion on the tools such as Image Creation Editor (ICE), Image Based Wizard (IBW) and etc for Windows Embedded Standard 2011 code name "Quebec".
Standard 2011 (CTP): Servicing and Deployment
Discussion on issues related to deployment, updates, servicing, device management and etc for Windows Embedded Standard 2011 code name "Quebec".
Standard 2011 (CTP): Misc
Discussion on any miscellaneous issue of Windows Embedded Standard 2011 code name "Quebec". Announcements from the product team will be posted here too.
Hobbyist Zone
A free form network for hobbyists to share cool design ideas and devices based on Windows Embedded Standard products.
Windows Forms
Windows Forms General
Discuss client application development using Windows Forms controls and features.
Windows Forms Designer
Discuss features of the Windows Forms designer inside of Visual Studio as well as custom control designers and hosting the Windows Forms designer in your app.
ClickOnce and Setup & Deployment Projects
Discuss the ClickOnce deployment technology as well as using Windows Forms controls from inside Internet Explorer.
Windows Forms Data Controls and Databinding
Discuss data controls such as the DataGridView, and connecting your Windows Forms app to data from a SQL server, a web service or a custom business object.
Windows Forms Sample Applications
Discuss the Terrarium, TaskVision, FotoVision and IssueVision sample applications.
.NET Framework 4 Release Candidate
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4. For discussions and feedback please see the following three forum categories: Prereleased versions of .NET Framework 4, prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Visual Studio 2010 ALM Features
.NET Framework 4 Release Candidate – General
To discuss officially released versions of .NET Framework, please visit the following forum http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/netdevelopment
.NET Framework 4 Application Compatibility - Release Candidate
Discuss and ask questions about .NET Framework 4 application compatibility
.NET Framework 4 setup & deployment (Pre-Release versions)
Discuss and ask questions about the setup and deployment of .NET Framework 4 (Prerelease versions). To discuss officially released versions of .NET Framework, please visit the following forum http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxsetup/threads
.NET Framework 4: Windows Communication Foundation - Release Candidate
Discuss and ask questions about Windows Communication Foundation in .NET Framework 4 prerelease. Windows Communication Foundation is a set of .NET technologies for building and running connected systems. It is a new breed of communications infrastructure built around the Web services architecture.
.NET Framework 4: Workflow Foundation - Release Candidate
Discuss and ask questions about Windows Workflow Foundation in the .NET Framework 4 prerelease. The Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is Microsoft's programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. Windows Workflow Foundation includes support for both system workflow and human workflow across a wide range of scenarios.
Windows Presentation Foundation - Release Candidate
Discuss and ask questions about WPF Development in Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate
WCF Data Services [formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services] (Pre-Release)
Post feedback, questions and suggestions related to Pre-Release (Alpha Preview, CTP, Beta) versions of WCF Data Services (formerly known as ADO.NET Data Services and Project "Astoria").
ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities (Pre-Release)
Feedback and QnA related to Pre-Release versions of the ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to Entities including object-relational mapping and entity data modeling.
LINQ to SQL (Pre-Release)
Discuss and ask questions about LINQ in Visual Studio 2010 Pre-Release Builds (CTPs/Betas)
XML in Visual Studio and the .NET Framework (Pre-Release)
Discuss and ask questions about XML in Visual Studio 2010 Pre-Release builds (CTPs/Betas)
Windows Live Developer Forums
Windows Live General: Development
Discussions about topics without their own forum: business monetization and development using Windows Live APIs.
Windows Live Search: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Search API web services.
Windows Live Messenger Web APIs: Development
Discussion forum for development topics related to the Messenger Web APIs such as the IM control and the Presence API
Windows Live Messenger Client: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Messenger activities.
Microsoft adCenter: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to adCenter API.
Windows Live Spaces: Development
Discussion forum related to development with Windows Live Spaces API web services.
Windows Live Controls Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to the Contacts and Spaces Photos Controls.
Bing Maps: Map Control and Web services Development
Discussion forum for developing applications using the Bing Map Controls and the Bing Maps Web Service APIs
Windows Live ID: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Windows Live ID and authentication for Microsoft online services.
Windows Live Writer: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Live Writer API and SDK.
Windows Live Alerts Development Forum
Forum to support questions surrounding the use of the Windows Live Alerts SDK and supporting Partner development scenarios.
Windows Live Data Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Windows Live Contacts and Windows Live Data APIs and SDKs.
Microsoft Atlas APIs: Development
Discussion forum for developer topics related to Atlas Advertising APIs
Multimap API Development Forum
Discussion forum for developing applications using Multimap’s JavaScript and Web service APIs
Windows Server
Windows Server 2008 Application Compatibility and Certification
Forum for developers to discuss Windows Server 2008 software certification and application compatibility
Server Virtualization
Discussion on virtualization on the Windows Server 2008 platform
Server Core Developers
Discussion on Windows Server 2008 Server Core for Developers.
Windows Networking Development
Windows Web Services API
Discussion on the Windows Web Services API
Winsock Kernel (WSK)
Discuss using the Winsock Kernel (WSK) Network Programming Interface to perform network I/O operations in kernel mode.
Network Quality of Service (QoS/qWAVE)
Discuss using the network QoS programming interfaces to add differentiated services and adaptive ability to sockets-based applications.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Discuss the Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Platform
Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)
Discuss the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) Network Programming Interface to perform filtering decisions in the TCP/IP protocol stack.
Windows Vista Wireless SDK
Discussion on the Windows Vista Wireless SDK
Windows XP Wireless SDK
Discussion on the Windows XP Wireless SDK
Windows Search Technologies
Windows Desktop Search Development
Windows Desktop Search, installed with MSN Search Toolbar, will find anything on your computer; e-mail messages, calendar appointments, photos, documents, and more.
Windows Desktop Search Help
General help and troubleshooting for Windows Desktop Search.
Community Chatter
Show and Tell
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Hot Technology
Cool idea? Neat new technology? Great find on the Net? Share it and discuss it here!
Feedback and Discussions
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Help us improve the MSDN website by sending your suggestions and bugs. For product bugs (not MSDN) go to http://connect.microsoft.com/.
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Discuss future plans of the MSDN site.
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MSDN and TechNet Search Feedback
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MSDN, TechNet and Expression Library Feedback
Help us improve the Library Experience in MSDN, TechNet and Expression by providing feedback on features, bugs, look and feel or by just providing suggestions.
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Help us improve the profile & registration related features across MSDN, TechNet, & Expression. Use this forum to discuss bugs (within profile), provide your feedback on upcoming features and send your suggestions for the profile & registration functionalities...
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Archived Forums
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Discuss and ask questions about client application development with code name “Acropolis”
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Silverlight (formerly WPF/E) General Discussion
General Silverlight issues: deployment questions, capabilities, compatibility, production and deployment workflows and infrastructure.
Silverlight (formerly WPF/E) Designer Issues
Design with Silverlight: discuss designer tools and workflows, design implementation scenarios, XAML for Silverlight and design ideas.
Silverlight (formerly WPF/E) Developer Issues
Develop with Silverlight: Talk about development tools and workflows, implementation scenarios and design patterns.
Visual Studio Web Developer Express Edition
Dúvidas sobre como iniciar o desenvolvimento de aplicações Web e utilização do ambiente de desenvolvimento Visual Web Developer.
LINQ Project General
Ask questions about the LINQ Project. The LINQ Project delivers Language Integrated Query (LINQ) for objects, relational, XML, and other forms of data.
Project Codename: Jasper
Project Jasper: Quick and clean data access, leveraging the power of the ADO.NET Entity Framework.
Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK
General Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK Discussion
Talk about building applications using the MultiPoint Mouse SDK; share ideas with the community.
Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK Troubleshoot
Need help troubleshooting an error? Have a question about compatibility? This is the place to ask.
Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK Bugs and Suggestions
Find an issue with the MultiPoint Mouse SDK, or is there something you’d love to see the MultiPoint Mouse SDK do? Let us know about it here.
Visual Studio Archives (Older Beta or Preview forums)
Visual C++ 2008 (Pre-release)
Technical discussion and help using C++ in Visual Studio 2008. This forum is only for discussion of VS 2008 beta and CTP issues.
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Technical discussion and help using C# in Visual Studio 2008. This forum is only for discussion of VS 2008 beta and CTP issues.
Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release) Install and Setup
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Visual Studio Tools for Office 2008 (Pre-release)
Technical discussion and help using VSTO in Visual Studio 2008. This forum is only for discussion of Visual Studio 2008 beta and CTP issues.
Visual Studio 2008 IDE, Debugger, Build, Deployment, Help, etc.
For non-language specific questions about Visual Studio 2008 (Beta),including the IDE, Debugger, MSBuild, Deployment Technologies, Help, Version Control, etc.
XML in Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release)
Discussion and technical Q&A about using XML in Visual Studio 2008. This forum is only for discussion of VS 2008 beta and CTP issues.
Visual Basic 2008 (Pre-release)
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Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions - Installation and Setup
Questions and discussion about the installation of any Express edition of Visual Studio 2008 pre-release builds.
Visual C# Express 2008 (Pre-release)
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Visual Basic Express 2008 (Pre-release)
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Visual C++ Express 2008 (Pre-release)
Discussion and questions about using Visual Studio C++ Express 2008 pre-release builds
Visual Studio 2008 SP1 (Beta)
Forum to get help with, and discuss the Beta release of Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1
Core Coding Experience in Visual Basic and Visual C# in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Core Coding Experience in Visual C++ in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
MS-Build, Multi-Targeting and WiX in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Working with Data in WPF Applications in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Web Development in Visual Studio in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Office Development with Visual Studio 2010 CTP
Working with Data and XML in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Charts & Reports in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Parallel Computing Platform in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Visual Studio Editor in the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
General Troubleshooting & Support for the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 CTP
Forum for general questions relative to issues with the CTP. Examples are: Download issues, Virtual PC configuration issues…
Visual Studio Team System 2010
Discussion and questions about the Community Technology Preview releases for Visual Studio Team System 2010
Team Foundation Server in Visual Studio Team System 2010 CTP - Feedback Forum
Feedback conversation, discussions and questions about Team Foundation Server in the Community Technology Preview releases of Visual Studio Team System 2010 (formerly known as codename "Rosario")
Dynamics
CRM
Forum for discussions with Microsoft CRM experts, MVPs, and Partners.
CRM Deployment
Forum for discussing Microsoft CRM deployment questions.
CRM Development
Forum for discussing customization, add-ins, and integration with Microsoft CRM.
CRM Online
Forum for discussing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online specific questions.
GP
Forum for discussion with Microsoft Dynamics GP experts, MVP's and partners.
GP Deployment
Forum for discussion with Microsoft Dynamics GP experts, MVP's and partners.
GP customization
Forum for discussion with Microsoft Dynamics GP experts, MVP's and partners.
Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2010 Release Candidate
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4
Announcements about prereleased versions of Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4. For discussions and feedback please see the following three forum categories: Prereleased versions of .NET Framework 4, prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and prereleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Visual Studio 2010 ALM Features
Preleased versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010
Discuss prelease versions and general concepts of Team Foundation Server including development process, version control, build process, reporting, bug tracking and more.
Preleased versions of Visual Studio Team System 2010
Discuss prelease versions and general concepts of Visual Studio Team System including architecture tools, development tools, testing tools, diagnostic tools and database development.
Visual Studio 2010 Architectural Discovery & Modeling Tools
Discuss the code visualization and modeling tools in Visual Studio 2010, such as Architecture Explorer, dependency graphs, UML diagrams, and layer diagrams
Orchard
Orchard –Discussions
General discussions about the Orchard project.
Orchard - Help and Support
Technical questions about the Orchard project
Surface
Surface Application Development
Discuss how to develop, test, and troubleshoot Surface applications.
Surface Application Design
Discuss how to design and create the interactions, visuals, and sounds of Surface applications.
Windows Phone
Windows Marketplace for Mobile
The resource for developers’ Windows Marketplace for Mobile application submission and certification questions.
Microsoft Device Emulator
Discussions related to using the Microsoft Device Emulator for Smart Device Development.
Windows Mobile Development
Discuss general development issues related to the Windows Mobile Platform.
Visual Studio Smart Device Development – Visual Basic and C# Projects
Discuss Smart Devices projects in Visual Studio for doing .NET Compact Framework Development.
Visual Studio Smart Device Development - Native C++ Project
Discuss native projects and libraries (ATL, MFC etc) related issues for Smart devices.
