Extension manager missing

Question

hello everyone.  I'm having the same problems found here (http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vssetup/thread/f3aab63d-23ea-4ca5-9cf0-14aab6dea310)  Unfortunately, the steps that solved his problem doesn't work for me.  I've even tried an uninstall and reinstall of VS2010 and I can't get the bloody thing back!  If I go to Tools ->Extension Manager, I can see the installed extensions but I do not have the Extension Manager Node in my Tools > Options > Environment.  Also, none of the extensions show up in the IDE.  For instance, I have Xaml Styler installed but the option to "Beutify my Xaml" isn't in my context menu.

Anyone have any other ideas? 

Answer 1

Hi,

Check below link there is step given to manage extension

http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2010/05/03/visual-studio-2010-extension-manager-and-the-new-vs-2010-powercommands-extension.aspx

Regards

Anand

Answer 2

That doesn't address my problem.  Going to Tools > Extension Manager, it shows the extensions but they do not load (even though they are enabled).  What I'm missing is the Tools > Options > Extension Manager.  The option just doesn't exist in my list:

I've tried logging in w/ as different user, and running devenv using the different switches found here: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vssetup/thread/5dfb6cf8-2594-49bf-aa81-933bb4274de4

Answer 3

Hi Sous2817_1,

Welcome to the MSDN forum.

Could you please let me know your Visual Studio version?

I think we can collect the activity log of Visual Studio to analyze this issue. To log all activity to the specified log file when we apply Visual Studio products, we can issue "/log" option to run Visual Studio instance. The steps would be similar as:
Go to Start menu >> Run >> Type "Devenv.exe /log". Then the log files will be generated in the “%APPDATA%\Roaming\Microsoft\VisualStudio\10.0\”. Its name is ActivityLog.xml. After you close Visual Studio, the log was generated completely.

After get the Visual Studio log, you can upload it to an open web site like Windows Live SkyDrive or send it to me (E-mail: v-alsun_at_microsoft_dot_com) for further diagnose.
Note: Please attach the link of this post in the mail.

Additionally, you can switch to try a new user account. This can rule out the possibility of corrupted user profile.

Best Regards,

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Alexander Sun [MSFT]
MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us

Answer 4

Hello Alexander,

THank you for taking a look.  I'm using VS10. I've tried a new profile and still no luck.  I've sent you the logs as you've requested.  Looking forward to hearing what you find out.  If you need anything else from me, please don't hesitate to ask.

Answer 5

Hello Alexander,

It's been a few days and I was checking to see if you've seen anything suspicious from the logs I emailed you?

Answer 6

Hi Sous2817_1,

Sorry for delayed response.

From your log:
30 ERROR Error checking App Path  80070005 - E_ACCESSDENIED VisualStudio
37 Warning The CTM file is out of date and should be deleted and rebuilt, but the file 'C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\10.0\1033\devenv.CTM' could not be deleted.   VisualStudio
139 ERROR Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.007
140 ERROR Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.DataSourceProviders, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.008
141 ERROR Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.DataSourceProviders, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.009
142 ERROR Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.DataSourceProviders, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.010
143 ERROR Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.DataSourceProviders, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.011
144 ERROR Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.DataSourceProviders, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\RiaTools\DataBinding\Microsoft.VisualStudio.DataDesign.RiaComponents.dll   Microsoft.VisualStudio.CommonIDE.ExtensibilityHosting.VsShellComponentModelHost 2012/04/02 15:37:12.012

First, please try to launch Visual Studio 2010 as administrator: Right click>>Run as administrator.

Second, did you try to remove Visual Studio 2010 via Visual Studio 2010 Uninstall Utility? I recommend you try to remove Visual Studio by this tool: http://archive.msdn.microsoft.com/vs2010uninstall
Please run this tool in Complete mode by adding two switches in Command Prompt.
Complete (VS2010_Uninstall-RTM.ENU.exe /full /netfx)
Removes entire set of Visual Studio 2010 and supporting products, including Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 and components shared with previous versions of Visual Studio. Note: may break features of previous versions of Visual Studio or other products taking dependency on Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

After you remove Visual Studio, please open Control Panel>>Programs>>Uninstall a program>>Ensure “WCF RIA Service V1.0 SP1” and “WCF RIA Service V1.0 for Visual Studio 2010” is uninstalled.

Before you try to reinstall Visual Studio 2010, please delete this folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\10.0\
Then check the permission of this folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\VisualStudio\10.0\1033\
To do so: Right click>>Properties>>Security>>Ensure you have the Full control on this folder.

Then reinstall Visual Studio 2010 and Service Pack 1.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,

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Alexander Sun [MSFT]
MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us

Answer 7

Hello Alexander,

I hope you're still following this. I followed your instructions but still no extension manager.  I reinstalled using the .iso image downloaded from the Microsoft website.  It installed without any errors.  I've sent you the logs from running devenv /log from the newest install.  Please let me know if you have any other ideas.  A complete format of the hard drive and reinstall seems to be a pretty drastic step, but I'm thinking that's the only way to fix it. 

Answer 8

Hi Steve,

From your log:

30	ERROR		Error checking App Path		80070005 - E_ACCESSDENIED	VisualStudio				2012/04/05 18:12:31.589
177			Warning		Performance warning: String load failed. Pkg:{871D2A70-12A2-4E42-9440-425DD92A4116} (Microsoft.VisualStudio.FSharp.LanguageService.FSharpPackage, FSharp.LanguageService, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a) LANG:0409 ID:100				VisualStudio		2012/04/05 18:12:38.044
178			Warning		Performance warning: String load failed. Pkg:{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} LANG:0409 ID:1003				VisualStudio		2012/04/05 18:12:38.046
179			Warning		Performance warning: String load failed. Pkg:{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} LANG:0409 ID:1004				VisualStudio		2012/04/05 18:12:38.049
180			Warning		Performance warning: String load failed. Pkg:{D601BB95-E404-4A8E-9F24-5C1A462426CE} (Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio .NET) LANG:0409 ID:48				VisualStudio		2012/04/05 18:12:38.228

First, I recommend you check if there is a software called “Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio .NET” in Control Panel or not. Please uninstall it.

Second, disable per user Extensions: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee814429.aspx

If all attempts fails again, you can consider about repairing or reinstall OS to save your time. Frankly speaking, sometimes setup issues are more complex than what we imagine, because of different machines, different OS settings, different software installed and so on. For you situation, although the reinstallation or repair seems like inconvenient and wasting some time, compared with that endless searching and trying but no avail, it is a quicker and more direct way to resolve some tough problem in fact.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,

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Alexander Sun [MSFT]
MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us

Answer 9

Hello Alexander,

I can't see where Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio .NET" is listed in my "Add / Remove Programs".  Secondly, Extension Manager Administrative Settings isn't an option on my Tools > Environment, which is the reason I started this post.  Either way, I've sent it back to our IT department to be reformatted and reinstall Win7.  If that doesn't fix the issue, then I'm completely lost...

Thanks again for your help.  I'm going to make your last response as the "Answer" since I'll be following your advise that a OS reinstall may be the only way to fix the issue. It's just odd that extensions were working, and then seemingly for no reason they stopped.  Oh well.  Hopefully it won't happen again.