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WinCE - Unable to start debugging


Using a WinCE C# Forms app .NET3.5 on device link

I can deploy fine and run the forms application.

I can use the Windows CE Test Kit link which automatically deploys itself to the device and it runs the tests.

Problem: Debugging wont start. It locks up VS2008. It seems to deploy the app fine, then hangs. Eventually comes up with "Unable to start debugging"

I cannot use SOTI link as it fails to deploy itself to the device


Solution

  • The fact that CETK works is a red herring. It uses a different transport (PlatMan) so whether or not is works actually has no bearing of whether a managed app will work (which uses CoreCon).

    Studio debugging is very solid provided you have the right and same versions of CoreCon on the desktop and the device. Have you upgraded to the latest service pack of Studio? Does the target have CoreCon on it already? Is the target version of CoreCon the same as what's on the development PC? Do you have CF 3.5 only on the target, or is 2.0 also installed? Is it the same SP version of the CF as you have on the PC?