Why do I get a security warning in visual studio 2008 when creating a project?
- by MikeG
This is the error, it's basically a security warning
(And here's the text grabbed off the dialog box)
Security Warning for WindowsApplication4 __________________________I
The WindowsApplication4 project file has been customized and could present a security risk by executing custom
build steps when opened in Microsoft Visual Studio. If this project came from an untrustwoithy source, it could
cause damage to your computer or compromise your private information.
More Details
Project load options
0 Load project for browsing
Opens the project in Microsoft Visual Studio with increased security. This option allows you to browse the
contents of the project, but some functionality, such as IntelliSense, is restricted, When a project is loaded
for browsing, actions such as building, cleaning, publishing, or opening designers could still remain unsafe.
Load project normally
Opens the project normally in Microsoft Visual Studio. Use this option if you trust the source and
understand the potential risks involved. Microsoft Visual Studio does not restrict any project
functionality and will not prompt you again for this project.
Ask me for every project in this solution
OK L Cancel
When click the more details button get this:
Microsoft Visual Studio __
An item referring to the file was found in the project file
“C:\Users\mgriffiths\Documents\Visual Studio
2008\ProjectATemp\Win dowsApplication4\WindowsApplicdtion4\W in
dowsApplication4.vbproj”. Since this file is located within a system
directory, root directory, or network share, it could be harmful to write
to this file.
OK
