Can’t Open from Source Control in TFS

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I don't know what happened here, but I wanted to open a project from a different Source Control or a different TFS server using VS 2010. From File->Source Control->Open From Source Control, I could find the PC where the TFS server is running, however, the OK button is disabled or can't be clicked, even if the WorkSpace and Local Path entries are filled. I've tried removing the entire VS 2010 and re-installed again, but still this problem exists, what could be the cause here? What's the only premise that the OK button could be clickable? Thanks.

Frederick

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I think you need to change the TFS server you are connected to. Select "Team | Connect to Team Foundation Server" and select or add the new TFS server.

If you get a blank source control window with the Workspaces grayed out / dissabled and no Source Control option when you right click on a project then you probably need to change the provider.

Go to "Tools | Options | Source Control" and make sure that the provider is set to "Team Foundation Server".

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'tf workspaces' with no /server parameter will read the contents of your local workspace cache, which is stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Team Foundation\1.0\Cache\VersionControl.config. (Change 1.0 -> 2.0 for the TFS 2008).

Running 'tf workspaces' with the /server parameter will wipe out the local cache with fresh data from the server, then return the same information. This command is handy to know. If tf commands mysteriously return 'unable to determine the workspace' when you're certain the current directory is mapped, restoring your cache can often help. This is the case when you switch between VS2005 and VS2008 clients, for instance (since they have independent caches), or when you wipe a machine in such a way that preserves your code but erased your user profile.

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