Nuget Package Manager not working in VS Express 2013

Question

I'm using Visual Studio Express 2013.

When trying to install a nuget package, I am getting an error (no error when trying in 2012 express):

PM> Install-Package AutoMapper
Install-Package : Unable to connect to the remote server
At line:1 char:16
+ Install-Package <<<<  AutoMapper
    + CategoryInfo          : NotSpecified: (:) [Install-Package], WebException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : NuGetCmdletUnhandledException,NuGet.PowerShell.Commands.InstallPackageCommand

Internet is working (I have Vs 2012 working and installing nuget packages at the same time - with no issues).

VS -> Tools -> Extensions and Updates says: Cannot check for updates because the following error(s) occurred whil trying to contact the server: Unable to connect to the remote server - please click here to retry the request - when I click that, it goes back to the "retrieving information" loop.

Does anyone have any ideas how to resolve this?

Thank you, Mark

Answer 1

I had the same problem. I was able to connect to NuGet from VS2013 if I select "Run As Administrator" when launching VS.