Visual Studio 2026 - Prevent output from showing 'Tests" while debugging

Forget it... I dont remember installing a extention to do this... but here we are!
Its was some extention.

Thanks for reaching out!

Here are a few steps you can try to prevent the output from automatically switching to the "Tests" tab:

1. Check Output Window Settings: Make sure that your output window is configured correctly. Go to Tools > Options, then navigate to the Debugging section. Look for any settings related to the output window or test debugging and adjust them.
2. Disable Automatic Test Notifications: Sometimes, Visual Studio might switch tabs based on certain settings. In the output window, there might be an option to disable automatic notifications related to test results. Look for any options related to "Run tests when debugging" and disable it if it's enabled.
3. Update Visual Studio: Ensure that you have the latest updates for Visual Studio 2026. Bugs and unexpected behaviors are often fixed in newer versions. You can check for updates in the Visual Studio Installer.
4. Reset Window Layout: Occasionally, IDE customizations can lead to unexpected behavior. Try resetting your window layout by going to Window > Reset Window Layout. This might resolve any conflicts or issues.
5. Visual Studio Extensions: Check if there are any extensions installed that might affect the debugging experience. Sometimes third-party tools can land unexpected behavior in the IDE. References:

• https://v4.hkg1.meaqua.org/en-us/visualstudio/?view=visualstudio
• https://v4.hkg1.meaqua.org/en-us/visualstudio/debugger/debugger-feature-tour?view=visualstudio

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