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Run into errors while opening the solution: Error: Cannot find an instance of the Microsoft.VisualStudio.Server.Services.MonoDevelop.SolutionUtilities+SolutionData service.

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Description

Describe the Issue

I have a asp.net core project. When I try to open it in VS code the C# Dev Kit extension gives me the following error message:

Run into errors while opening the solution: Error: Cannot find an instance of the Microsoft.VisualStudio.Server.Services.MonoDevelop.SolutionUtilities+SolutionData service.

Steps To Reproduce

I am not sure how to reproduce this, because it looks more of a bug.

Expected Behavior

The C# Dev Kit extension should load properly.

Environment Information

VS CODE Information
Version: 1.105.0 (system setup)
Commit: 03c265b1adee71ac88f833e065f7bb956b60550a
Date: 2025-10-08T14:09:35.891Z
Electron: 37.6.0
ElectronBuildId: 12502201
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.19.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.22631

C# DEV KIT Information
Extension version: 1.70.3

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Research direction

Start by opening the ASP.NET Core project in VS Code with C# Dev Kit 1.70.3 on the reported Windows and VS Code versions, then investigate the SolutionData service error shown during solution loading. Done means the C# Dev Kit extension loads the solution without this error; the issue provides no reliable reproduction steps or named files and tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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