The consumption fails when you try to consume a Web service from the Device Emulator in Visual Studio 2005 (908273)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to consume a Web service from the Microsoft Device Emulator in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the consumption fails.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because there is no network connectivity on the Device Emulator.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Cradle the Device Emulator

To cradle the Device Emulator, follow these steps:
  1. In Visual Studio 2005, click Tools, and then click Device Emulator Manager.
  2. Select the Device Emulator that is currently active, click Actions, and then click Cradle.

Method 2: Install the Virtual Machine Network Driver for the Device Emulator

To obtain the Virtual Machine Network Driver (Netsvwrap.msi), visit the following Microsoft Download Center Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=dc8332d6-565f-4a57-be8c-1d4718d3af65&DisplayLang=en

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about smart device projects in Visual Studio 2005, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/77wek3f7.aspx

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/11/2006
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