"Package 'VsRptDesigner Package' has failed to load properly" error message when you start Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 (823245)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Architect Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Academic Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Architect Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Academic Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Visual Studio .NET or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, you may receive the following error message:
Package 'VsRptDesigner package' has failed to load properly
Also, you may receive the following error messages when you install Visual Studio .NET:
Package 'VsRptDesigner Package' intentionally skipped from loading ( GUID = {GUID NUMBER HERE} ). Please contact package vendor for assistance. Run 'devenv /resetskippkgs' to re-enable all skipped packages
Package 'Crystal Reports Tools Package' intentionally skipped from loading ( GUID = {GUID NUMBER HERE} ). Please contact package vendor for assistance. Run 'devenv /resetskippkgs' to re-enable all skipped packages.
CDPackage 'ACT Project Package' intentionally skipped from loading ( GUID = {GUID NUMBER HERE} ). Please contact package vendor for assistance. Run 'devenv /resetskippkgs' to re-enable all skipped packages.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you install Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 on a computer that does not have the Protected Storage service running.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, start the Protected Storage service, and then reload the skipped packages.

To start the Protected Storage service
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open text box, type Services.msc, and then press ENTER.

    The Services snap-in console appears.
  3. Under Names in the right pane of the Services console, right-click Protected Storage, and then click Start.
  4. Right-click Protected Storage, and then click Properties.
  5. In the Protected Storage properties dialog box, click Automatic in the Startup type list.
  6. Click Apply, and then click OK.
  7. Restart the computer.
If Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is installed on the computer, make sure that both the IIS Admin service and the World Wide Web Publishing service are started.
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open text box, type the following, and then press ENTER:

    "Folder Path\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /setup /resetskippkgs

    Note Throughout this article, replace Folder Path with the path of the Visual Studio .NET folder on your computer. Typically, the Visual Studio .NET 2002 folder is located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, and the Visual Studio .NET 2003 folder is located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Click Start, and then click Run.
  5. In the Open text box, type the following, and then press ENTER:

    "Folder Path\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /resetskippkgs

  6. Click OK.
If there are no errors, Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 starts with no warnings and the problem is resolved. If the problem continues to occur, follow these steps:
  1. Reinstall Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005. To do this, follow these steps:
    1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
    3. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Change or Remove programs.
    4. Click Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005, and then click Change/Remove.
    5. On the Visual Studio .NET Setupor Visual Studio 2005 Setuppage, click 2. Visual Studio .NETor Visual Studio 2005.
    6. On the Maintenance page of the setup procedure, click Repair/Reinstall to reinstall Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005.
  2. Click Start, and then click Run.
  3. In the Open text box, type the following, and then press ENTER:

    "Folder Path\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /resetskippkgs

  4. Click OK.
If the problem continues to occur, follow these steps:
  1. Remove Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005.
  2. Restart the computer with the Protected Storage service started.
  3. Install Visual Studio .NET.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to reproduce the behavior

  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open text box, type Services.msc, and then press ENTER.

    The Services snap-in console appears.
  3. Under Names in the right pane of the Services console, right-click Protected Storage, and then click Properties.
  4. In the Protected Storage properties dialog box, click Stop under Service Status.
  5. In the Startup type list, click Disabled, and then click OK.
  6. Close the Services console, and then restart the computer.
  7. Install Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005. In the installation options, click to select the option to install the Microsoft Crystal Reports components.

REFERENCES

For more information about Visual Studio .NET installation and setup, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vsintro7/html/vxoriInstallationSetup.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/10/2006
Keywords:kbvs2005swept kbvs2005applies kberrmsg kbsetup kbReport kbprb KB823245 kbAudDeveloper
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