Visual Studio 2015 diagnostics tool does not support current debugging configuration

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garyamorris picture garyamorris · Aug 23, 2015 · Viewed 23.6k times · Source

After using VS2015 snapshot and profiling tools, I can't seem to get the diagnostics tools to work again. Every project, even new ones just say the following

The Diagnostic Tools window does not support the current debugging configuration.

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Tried creating new and different type projects, running as administrator, deleting program data, app data, repairing and re-installing from uninstall.

Anyone experienced this?, shame as they've improved this tool a lot in this version.

Answer

garyamorris picture garyamorris · Aug 24, 2015

So I resolved my issue. The Diagnostic Tools window currently does not support:

  • Windows Store projects that are using JavaScript
  • Windows Store projects that are running on a Windows Phone
  • Debugging with Use Managed or Native Compatibility Mode

In my case I had 'Use Managed Compatibility Mode' enabled. To change this go to the following and uncheck the 'Use Managed Compatibility Mode' or 'Use Managed Native Mode'.

Tools –> Options –> Debugging -> General -> (Un-check) 'Use Managed Compatibility Mode'

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