VS2003 to VS2005 problems

[ratcliffe_ic]

I can't seem to get any programs created in VS2003 to open under VS2005 they all come up unavailable the project has not been converted.

The conversion log does not come up with any errors.

If I then reload the project, it takes me back through the wizard and I get the same result.

I have tried some projects from the 101 VB.net samples and I get the same result, these I think are from VS2003.

Any idea what is wrong?

 

[petersgyoung]

Is your program Web Application? If yes, remember to add Service Pack 1 to your VS2005 before upgrading your VS2003 program. VS2005 SP1 is a major upgrade. If you are serious with using VS2005, SP1 is a must.

 

[ratcliffe_ic]

They aren't web applications, it's just applications from the 101 examples thread. I would have thought at least the odd one would convert OK, I'm starting to think there is a problem with my installation.

I'll take a look at service packs.

Thanks

 

[JohnH]

The 2005 samples are at 101 Samples for Visual Basic 2005. I realize you want VS to properly upgrade 2003 project to 2005, but I can only say I've never experienced any problems with this functionality, both before and after SP1, but you should upgrade to SP1 nevertheless. Actually it would be better if you could step directly up to latest VS2008