Use devenv /log to troubleshoot VS issueshttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/saraford/archive/2005/10/20/use-devenv-log-to-troubleshoot-vs-issues.aspxVS 2005 has a built-in logging system to help Product Support Services troubleshoot Visual Studio issues. You may find it useful to troubleshoot issues on your own. Run "Devenv.exe /log" The log file is written out to %USERPROFILE%\Applicationen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)