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Version 1.4, just released, fixes the issue with FxCop locking files. We've also added a setting where you can completely disable the extension from doing FxCop analysis.

Plese try Version 1.4 which should address the problems with FxCop.

@djcohen66 - yes, we are aware of this issue and are currently investigating.

Version 1.2 (uploaded 2/2/2012) should address the experience where you were able to install the extension and VS notified you that you earned achievements, but then your profile was never updated on Channel9.There's no reason to upgrade to this build otherwise. We believe many people reporting issues with proxies will be fixed by this build.

In specific, some proxies were sending a Expect: 100-Continue header from the HttpWebRequest class, which the server wasn't prepared to handle. The fix was to set the static System.Net.ServicePointManager.Expect100Continue property to false.

Also, when you upgrade your extension, if you get a certificate mismatch error, install this hotfix: http://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=38654, which will address updating this extension and any other extensions. If you don't want to install the hot fix, you can manually uninstall the extension and then reinstall with the new version.If you are still having issues with your proxy server and this build doesn't solve your problems, please post here and we will continue to investigate the proxy problem.

@WoocasH - Unfortunately no.

Yes, we've logged this but about the locked files and are currently investigating...

If you are using this widget, please let us know! We'd love to highlight implementations out on the web...

@blackspy -- All the achievements can be unlocked; sometimes unlocking them can be a bit tricky. It's all part of the game!

@Fabulous_Fadz -- The offline scenario should work and your achievements earned offline will get updated on the server once you are online. Are you not seeing that?

We just released version 1.1 of the Visual Studio Achievements Extension which addresses the issue of users with an underscore in their Channel9 username.  If your username doesn't have an underscore, there is no need to upgrade.

If you installed version 1.0 of the extension and registered with a username that had an underscore, you will need to take the following steps. 

1. Go to Tools --> Extension Manager...

2. Click Updates and update the Visual Studio Achievements Extension

3. Restart Visual Studio

4. Go to Tools --> Options --> VS Achievements and click the Change User button

5. Log in and authorize the app

Follow these steps in this exact order and you should be good to go!