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Error: Remote machine does not appear in a Remote Connections dialog

Applies to: yesVisual Studio noVisual Studio for Mac

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If the remote machine does not appear in the Remote Connections dialog, check the following common causes.

If you are using managed compatibility mode, please check the Visual Studio 2010 documentation: Troubleshooting Remote Debugging - Visual Studio 2010.

Common causes for this error

  • The remote machine is running on a machine that is in a different subnet. To fix this, manually type the machine name or IP address in the Qualifier dialog

  • The remote debugger is not running on the remote machine. To fix this, start the remote debugger.

  • The firewall is blocking communication between Visual Studio and the remote machine. To fix this, configure your firewall to allow Visual Studio and the remote debugger (msvsmon) to communicate.

  • Antivirus software is blocking communication between Visual Studio and the remote machine. To fix this, configure antivirus software to allow Visual Studio and the remote debugger (msvsmon) to communicate.

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