VC++ 6.0 How To Reset IDE

Ok I opened up VC++ 6.0 this morning and my windows were all messed up, and I cannot get them back to they way they were before. How can I reset the IDE layout


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VC++ 6.0 How To Reset IDE

  • PierreE

    you may reset settings by deleting the register key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DevStudio\6.0\Layout. Backup the registry if needed.



  • Craig Colomb

    The only way I know of to affect window layout in VC6 is to go to Tools\Options menu and navigate to the Workspace tab. Under there you can set which windows should be docked, which can turn them back on if you've lost them from your view.

    I hope this helps,



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