IE disappears even when build gets done successfully

hkyoon · June 13th, 2009, 01:11 AM

Something must be wrong with my notebook PC.

Even for the simplest programs, the browser, IE, shows the result and then disappears right away.

In the output window of VWD Express, it says :

....
Building directory '/Chapter 12/'.

Validation Complete
====== Build: 1 succeeded or up-to-date, 0 failed, 0 skipped =======

In the error list window, there's nothing shown.

What actions need be taken to trace back to find out the reason and cure this problem?

I've freshly reinstalled 3 times now and everything's perfect in the installation process.

This problem keeps me from tyring the TIO, and I cannot proceed any more.

The notebook is just plain old (6 years) PC with:
MS Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 3
Intel Pentium M Process 1400 MHz
2GB RAM

Can anybody advise me where to begin?

Imar · June 13th, 2009, 04:29 AM

Hi there,

Do you get the same problem with other web sites, pages, or chapters from the book? That is, do you think it's related to chapter 12?

Also, what happens when you try a different browser? Right-click a page in the Solution Explorer, choose Browse With and then select a browser like Firefox and see what happens there.....

Other than this, I don't really know what to suggest. Haven't seen behavior like this in VWD / IE.

Cheers,

Imar

hkyoon · June 13th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Dear Imar,

** Things are going with IE wrong regardless of chapters.
What's weird is some chapters, IE just goes away right after it shows up with the initial screen.
But for some other chapters, IE comes on with the intial screen and stays as it is. But, once I choose a specific menu, like "Reviews>By Genre" then IE goes away.

** What's interesting is, yes, Firefox runs perfectly for all the chapters.

** With Internal Web Browser, within VWD, it also works fine for all the chapters.

** Now, I think I can go ahead reaing the remaining chapters.
But is there a way for me to find out what's happening with IE?

When I used "Start Debugging" of VWD, for chap 12, following came out in the output window.

Does this mean something's wrong? or Everything's OK?

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'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_32\mscorlib\2.0.0.0__b77a 5c561934e089\mscorlib.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DevServer\9.0\WebDev.WebServer.EXE', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_32\WebDev.WebHost\9.0.0.0 __b03f5f7f11d50a3a\WebDev.WebHost.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Windows.Forms \2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Windows.Forms.dl l', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System\2.0.0.0__b77a 5c561934e089\System.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Drawing\2.0.0 .0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Drawing.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_32\System.Web\2.0.0.0__b0 3f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Web.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Configuration \2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Configuration.dl l', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xml\2.0.0.0__ b77a5c561934e089\System.Xml.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Microsoft.JScript\8. 0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\Microsoft.JScript.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_32\System.Data\2.0.0.0__b 77a5c561934e089\System.Data.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Web.Services\ 2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Web.Services.dll' , Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_32\System.EnterpriseServi ces\2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.EnterpriseSer vices.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Web.Mobile\2. 0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Web.Mobile.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel. Web\3.5.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.ServiceModel. Web.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.WorkflowServi ces\3.5.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.WorkflowServi ces.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Runtime.Seria lization\3.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Runtime. Serialization.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.IdentityModel \3.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.IdentityModel.dl l', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel\ 3.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.ServiceModel.dll' , Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Core\3.5.0.0_ _b77a5c561934e089\System.Core.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Web.Extension s\3.5.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.Web.Extensions. dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Web.Abstracti ons\3.5.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.Web.Abstracti ons.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Data.DataSetE xtensions\3.5.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Data.Da taSetExtensions.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xml.Linq\3.5. 0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Xml.Linq.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Data.Linq\3.5 .0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Data.Linq.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Code.ep41-yx2.dll', Symbols loaded.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\SMDiagnostics\3.0.0. 0__b77a5c561934e089\SMDiagnostics.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Web.RegularEx pressions\2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Web.Reg ularExpressions.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'A_5197e386_172a_4a9a_ad19_7dd7487ae19f'
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'M_5197e386_172a_4a9a_ad19_7dd7487ae19f'
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Design\2.0.0. 0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Design.dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Web_sedjohft.dll', Symbols loaded.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Web_a76ll47e.dll', Symbols loaded.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Web_t7pvkkds.dll', Symbols loaded.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Theme_Monochrome.9jposzys .dll', Symbols loaded.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Microsoft.VisualBasi c\8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\Microsoft.VisualBasic. dll', Skipped loading symbols. Module is optimized and the debugger option 'Just My Code' is enabled.
'WebDev.WebServer.EXE' (Managed): Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Tem porary ASP.NET Files\chapter 12\e9b0059d\b76b316e\App_Web_wbudjpzh.dll', Symbols loaded.
The thread 0x554 has exited with code 0 (0x0).
The program '[3880] iexplore.exe: Script program' has exited with code 0 (0x0).
The program '[2108] WebDev.WebServer.EXE: Managed' has exited with code 0 (0x0).

Imar · June 13th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Hi again,

That looks pretty OK and looks similar to what I see in VWD's Output window.

I think it's not VWD or ASP.NET that's at fault here, but IE (given that it works fine in Firefox and that IE disappears when you choose a menu item. The latter has, at that stage, not much to do with VWD as it all comes down to HTML, CSS and JavaScript).

What happens when you go to www.planetwrox.com ?

Imar

hkyoon · June 13th, 2009, 06:16 AM

Outside of VWD, everything's fine.

For www.planetwrox.com, yes, IE works perfectly.

Imar · June 13th, 2009, 06:49 AM

In that case, I am afraid I can't help much. Never seen the problem before. Also, this is typically a very difficult problem to fix with remote help; you probably need someone at your machine to fix it.

Things to try:

1. Install the latest Windows and VWD updates (e.e. service pack for Windows and VWD (SP1)

2. Install the latest version IE (version 8) if you haven't already done so.

Good luck.... ;-) You can always use Firefox as your default browser in VWD.

Imar

hkyoon · June 13th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Thank you, Imar, anyway for the quick reply.

I understand your point, although I don't understand what's happening inside my computer.

Anyway, I'll keep on reading the remaining part of the book, and yes, I'll try to find time for such measures.

Thanks again, Imar.

Imar · June 13th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

I don't understand what's happening inside my computer

Neither do I ;-)

What version of IE and Windows are you using? What Service Packs have you applied to Windows and VWD?

Imar

hkyoon · June 13th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Hi, Imar,

Followings are version information of each.

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MS IE
version 6.0.2900.5512.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234
(Update version::SP3;)
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MS Windows XP Professional
version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack3)
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Version 9.0.30729.1 SP
Microsoft .NET Framework
Version 3.5 SP1

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MS VWD

Installed Edition: WD Express

Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 91911-152-0000077-60977
Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB945282) KB945282
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945282.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB946040) KB946040
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946040.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB946308) KB946308
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946308.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB946344) KB946344
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946344.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB946581) KB946581
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946581.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB947540) KB947540
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947540.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB947789) KB947789
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947789.

Hotfix for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU (KB951708) KB951708
This hotfix is for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition with SP1 - ENU.
If you later install a more recent service pack, this hotfix will be uninstalled automatically.
For more information, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951708.

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Firefox version 3.0.11

Imar · June 14th, 2009, 04:36 AM

Although VWD should be compatible with IE 6, you could try upgrading it to IE 7 or IE 8; IE 6 is old technology anyway....

Cheers,

Imar