VS2013 cannot import settings from TOOLS>Import and Export Settings

Question

I was trying to import some settings to VS2013, but after a few steps the wizard window just disappears when I click Next. The wizard is closed and does nothing.

TOOLS > Import and Export Settings > Import selected environment settings>No just import new settings, overwrite my current settings; press Next here, the window just goes away, triggering no action.

In fact all options under Import selected environment settings does nothing; the wizard window just goes away without triggering any action.

I tried export settings it work fine.

Anyone knows why??

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[email protected]. Problem still persists. I have various Windows Services turned off that could be a potential cause as well. But since it still works with command window to import and I only need to do this very rarely, I've kinda put this behind and moved on. Still nice if someone can point out the exact cause..

Answer 1

UPDATE: This still works in VS2017! (v15.8.8)

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Sadly, this is a 2013 bug. I was able to successfully import my settings from VS2012 using the steps @ https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms241277.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Using Ctrl+Alt+A to get the command window use the following syntax:

Tools.ImportandExportSettings [/export:filename | /import:filename | /reset]

example:

Tools.ImportandExportSettings /import:"C:\Users\Joe\Documents\Visual Studio 2012\Settings\MyFile.vssettings"

My 2013 version specifics: