External script debugger in IE9 (32bit) does not open and debugging JS with VS2010

Question

Can't open external script debugger in IE9 (32bit)

Mainmenu: View -> External script debugger -> Open.

Though in 64bit version it works good.

I have VS2010 installed, and trying to debug JS within my ASP.NET MVC web-application. Unable to do it anyway with my VS.

I know the easiest way to fix it: re-install windows, but is there any other solution to fix it. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: when I click on IE9 32bit "Mainmenu: View -> External script debugger -> Open" NOTHING happens.

Answer 1

I finally got it working for me by resetting the debugging options. My inspiration was from Microsoft .

These are the steps I took to get it working for me:

1. In IE9, open Tools > Internet options > Advanced tab
2. In browsing category, check the boxes next to both disable script debugging options
3. Hit OK and restart IE9
4. Open Tools > Internet options > Advanced tab and clear the boxes next to both disable script debugging options
5. Hit OK and restart IE9
6. Now navigate to your web site and select View > Script Debugger > Open
7. Select the debugger of choice from the resulting dialog box.

Answer 2

I have installed VS11 and now debugging works again in VS2010 too =). MS magic.