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Q184357: PRB: Visual C++ Opens Project in Wrong VSS Database

Article: Q184357
Product(s): Microsoft SourceSafe
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbSSafe400 kbSSafe500 kbSSafe600
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows, versions 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 5.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When attempting to open a workspace from source control, the wrong database is
displayed in the browse window.

CAUSE
=====

When you attempt to open a workspace from source control, Visual C++ opens the
database referenced by the following:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\SourceSafe = Value:    Current
      Database

RESOLUTION
==========

Visual C++ can be forced to browse for a different database by using one of the
two following methods:

- Browsing for the correct database (from within the Visual SourceSafe
  Explorer) and selecting the "Open this database next time I run Visual
  SourceSafe" check box. This sets the path listed below to the desired VSS
  database:

         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\SourceSafe = Value:    Current
         Database

- Force Visual C++ to prompt the user to choose the correct database. In
  Developer Studio, from the Tools menu, select Options. Select the Source
  Control tab and then click the Advanced button. Choose the Integration tab
  and select the Prompt radio button in the "Choose SourceSafe Database" group.

STATUS
======

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbSSafe400 kbSSafe500 kbSSafe600 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbSSafeSearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC32bitSearch kbSSafe600 kbSSafe400 kbSSafe400a kbSSafe500 kbVC500Search
Issue type        : kbprb

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