

- #Microsoft visual studio unable to start debugging update#
- #Microsoft visual studio unable to start debugging password#
If you are debugging locally, open your project properties in Visual Studio and make sure that the project is configured to connect to the correct Web server and URL. The debugger cannot connect to the remote computer See the Note about the URL Rewrite Module in Check your IIS Configuration.
#Microsoft visual studio unable to start debugging password#
Make sure that your Web Application folder has the right permissions and that your Application Pool configuration is correct (a password may have changed). Make sure the server's web.config includes debug=true in the compilation element. There are many possible causes for this error, so check your log file and the IIS security settings for the web site. In addition, here are some of the common error codes and a few suggestions. For example, if debugging using F5 (instead of Attach to Process), the HOSTS file needs to include the same project URL as in your project properties, Properties > Web > Servers or Properties > Debug, depending on your project type.Ĭheck your IIS log file for error subcodes and additional information, and this IIS 7 blog post. If you are using a HOSTS file, make sure it is configured correctly.If the message mentions a firewall, make sure the correct ports in the firewall are open, especially if you are using a third party firewall. If you are debugging on a remote machine, make sure you have installed and are running the remote debugger.The microsoft visual studio remote debugging monitor(msvsmon.exe) does not appear to be running on the remote computer Multiple debugger instances may be attached to the IIS process a reset terminates them. The web server did not respond in a timely manner Otherwise, restart your Application Pool and then reset IIS. For a Web Forms project, open Property Pages > Start Options > Server.) (Open Properties > Web > Servers or Properties > Debug depending on your project type. See Error: The web server is not configured correctly.Īre you running Visual Studio and the Web server on the same machine and debugging using F5 (instead of Attach to Process)? Open your project properties and make sure that the project is configured to connect to the correct Web server and launch URL.The web server is not configured correctly You can configure Visual Studio to always run as an Administrator by right-clicking the Visual Studio shortcut icon, choosing Properties > Advanced, and then choosing to always run as an Administrator. (Some ASP.NET debugging scenarios require elevated privileges.) Restart Visual Studio as an Administrator and retry debugging. IIS does not list a website that matches the launch url Running the webpage outside of the debugger may provide further information. See help for common configuration errors.The debugger cannot connect to the remote computer.The microsoft visual studio remote debugging monitor(msvsmon.exe) does not appear to be running on the remote computer.The web server did not respond in a timely manner.The web server is not configured correctly.IIS does not list a website that matches the launch url.Here are a few of the more common error messages that are appended to the main error message: Usually, a more specific message is included in the error string and that may help you identify the cause of the problem or search for a more exact fix. The Unable to start debugging on the Web server message is generic. You can reset IIS by opening an elevated command prompt and typing iisreset.
#Microsoft visual studio unable to start debugging update#
Often, this error occurs because an error or configuration change has occurred that requires an update to your Application Pools, an IIS reset, or both. When you try to debug an ASP.NET application running on a Web server, you may get this error message: Unable to start debugging on the Web server. Error: Unable to Start Debugging on the Web Server
