no visual studio template found

I just installed the recently released Visual C# 2005 Express.
When i tried to create a new project. I got this error message "no visual studio template found".

I went to the "event viewer" in "Administrative Tools" to see the log. I found the message :
"The Visual Studio template information is out of date. Regenerate the templates by running 'VWDExpress /installvstemplates' or reinstalling Visual Studio. Note: corrective action requires Administrator privileges. "

I reinstalled the VC# but the problem is still there.

Anyone met this problem before

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no visual studio template found

Lex1957

Sorry, folks.

Figured out how to work around this problem.

For those uninitiated as myself:

1. Open command prompt START --> ACCESORIES --> COMMAND PROMPT

2. Type cd C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE

This above prompt takes the user to the appropriate subdirectory.

3. Type VCSExpress/installvstemplates

4. Close your C# window, if open.

5. Restart, FILE --> NEW PROJECTS and you should see the templates launched.
eebarroso

I am beginner with the whole VStudio/VC# framework.

I have the same problem as cited above in the thread.

I was hoping somebody would tell me how to go about running the above prompt. All I have with C# Express is the standard Command Prompt and don't know how to go about running the command that worked for you.
PhilippCH

What template are you trying to create Do you see any templates in the File->New project dialog

-Prasadi
alij
It should be 'InstallVsTemplates' (note the 's' at the end).
Leandro Becker
Hi,
I tried the command "VCSExpress /installvstemplates" but it did not help.
I still got the same template not found error. I have 2005 Express edition on XPpro SP2.

Thanks.
freekyzolte

What version of Visual Studio do you have installed VCSExpress is specific to Visual studio C# express edition. For VB it would be VBExpress.exe and for J# it would be VJSEXpress.exe respectively. For a full version of Visual studio (standard, pro etc.) the command would be devenv.exe /installvstemplates.

For C++ this command doesn't apply.

Hope that helps,

-Prasadi
Nazar Kuliev
Thanks! It worked !
jbanks27
I have shifted your thread to the VC# Express Forum so that you get a better response.

Regards,
Saurabh Nandu
www.MasterCSharp.com
Tom Issac
Hi, it looks like your project templates were corrupted during install. To correct this please run 'VCSExpress /installvstemplates' from a visual studio command prompt. This will attempt to recreate the template cache so that the project templates can be correctly displayed in the new project dialog.

Let us know if this doesn't resolve the issue for you.
-Prasadi
RickVF
I have visual studio profesional 2005. when I click on Create: Web Site, I get the same error.

I have tried your solution above and also tried re-installing but still get the same error.

This occurs when I try to create any type of project. Also, I cannot create any VB,C# or J# project even though they are installed. I can't even get started.

What now

-Michael
summer
With you until step 3.

I don't have an executable called VCSExpress so the command doesn't work.

I have one called vsta.exe but when I apply the switch /installvstemplates it doesn't recognise that parameter...

:(
Jeff W
I have the same problem. Reinstalling does not solve the problem. I've tried 'VCSExpress /installvstemplates' and I get an error message :

Invalid Command Line. Unknown Switch : installvstemplate.

And there is no similar switch in the list
trader
What error do you get when you try to create a new website Can you see the templates when you open the "Add->new->Website" dialog
dlamp

Hello,

I have the same problem.

where is the visual command prompt

I only have access to the IDE gui.
no visual studio template found

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