Disable displaying of "output window" at each compilation

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In VS2010, I noticed that the "output window" is shown every time we compile the solution, even if we have had close it.

In VS2008, that wasn't the case. I don't mind this output window. I prefer looking at the "Error window" only, and only if it is necessary. In VS2008, it was perfect.

How to disable the systematic displaying of the "output window" in VS2010?

score 164 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 28 '10 at 18:40

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Go to Tools, Options, Projects And Solutions, and uncheck Show Output Window when Build Starts.

answered Nov 28 '10 at 18:40

SLaks

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Still applies to VS2013. – ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ʙᴀᴋᴇʀ Aug 08 '14 at 11:41
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In VS2015, this will also prevent the Output window from automatically showing up when running unit tests. – John Weisz May 11 '16 at 16:24
"... when running unit tests." It does not, in my case. I suspect it is caused by the use of NUnit 3 Test Adapter. Haven't found a cure yet, so have to keep Output and Test Explorer in separate panes for convenience. Anyone? – Bent Tranberg Feb 18 '17 at 06:19
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Still applies to VS2017 – LetzerWille Apr 11 '17 at 16:40
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Still applies to VS2019. – software_writer May 07 '19 at 16:55
Still applies to VS2022 – Ryan B. Aug 12 '22 at 13:30

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 11 '15 at 21:48

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While the question is related to compiling. I came to this question and I am sure other will, just to disable the output window entirely.

So in addition to the accepted answer I offer the following.

In VS2013 (versions maybe more or less).

Tools > Options > Debugging > Output Window

There are a number of options turned on for directing messages to the output window.

I has simply saved a unit test class when it popped up in front of me.

answered Oct 11 '15 at 21:48

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This answer applies more to me than the popular answer. – Pete Alvin Apr 12 '17 at 11:35

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 15 '15 at 09:35

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In VS2013 also:
Tools -> Options -> Source Control -> Perforce - Logging -> uncheck "Show p4 command output for file operations"

answered Jul 15 '15 at 09:35

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In VS2015 I do not have this option. Do you know how to disable auto Output window pop-up when auto check-outed from TFS ? I keep getting these boring messages: _File.xyz has been automatically checked out for editing._ – Sold Out May 24 '17 at 09:42

Disable displaying of "output window" at each compilation

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