Why is my configuration manager disabled in Visual Studio 2010?

I just started working on a new project and I can't set the build action to Debug/Release. This is a huge problem!

I have another solution on my system that, when opened, allows me to change the solution configuration. So it must have something to do with this specific solution?


(from http://www.gregcons.com/KateBlog/HowDoIMakeADebugBuild.aspx, which includes screenshots)

bring up Tools, Options, and go to the General section under Projects and Solutions. Find "Show advanced build configurations" and check it.


The right solution is to:

  1. Tools, Options
  2. Click General section under Projects and Solutions.
  3. Check Show advanced build configurations.

You should see the solution configuration drop-down will be enabled