Error “Binding Handle is Invalid” error in Visual Studio 8, Visual Basic 8, or C Sharp (10,380 views)
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Steps
- Build sample Hello World code. (Something you KNOW works)
- If error received, continue step three. No Error, close this page.
- The Binding Handle Is Invalid – Open Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Component Services > Services > Select Terminal Services. Right click properties, select Startup Type: Automatic. And if the service is not already started, Click the Start button.
- Retry building your project or running the code. It should now work.
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Examples
Private Sub SpeechRecog_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
'FORM LOAD MsgBox("Hello World", MsgBoxStyle.OkOnly, "Simple Message") End Sub