Visual Studio 2010 freezes during every compile when not connected to our domain.

Question

First, I know this probably isn't the correct forum for this question but there is no "general" area for Visual Studio so a "setup" issue may be about as close as there is for this.

Every time I try to compile a solution on my laptop (Windows 7 Pro, Visual Studio 2010 premium) when I am not connected to our domain VS freezes up for aproximately 5 minutes then continues as normal.  If I'm connected to the domain, either directly or through our VPN, compiles have no issues.  I've changed all paths in my VS options (import/export settings and project and template defaults) to a local path with no effect.  We use Team Foundation Server 2008 but this freeze occurs even when I specifically disconnect from TFS prior to compile.  I suspect that VS is still attempting to contact our TFS server but I have no way of knowing for sure.  Has anyone encountered this behavior before or does anyone have any idea where I might search for answers?  Right now VS is functionally useless when I have my laptop off the network.

Answer 1

Hi Dane,

It's not bad to work offline anyway.

Microsoft has a way for users to disconnect solutions and allow end users work offline. Please refer to:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/6ka7d2dw.aspx

Moreover, I personally recommend you install GoOffline (it's free) to add a button to the Source Control menu:

http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/425f09d8-d070-4ab1-84c1-68fa326190f4?SRC=Home

Hope I can be of your assistance.

Regards,