How to disable ReSharper in Visual Studio

Do you need to temporarily turn off ReSharper in Visual Studio? Here's a step-by-step guide for disabling it and turning it back on when needed.

Why Disable ReSharper?#

ReSharper is a powerful tool, but it can slow down Visual Studio, especially in large projects.

Temporarily disabling it can free up system resources and improve performance.

Let’s explore how to do this.

Steps to Disable ReSharper in Visual Studio#

Follow these simple steps to suspend ReSharper in Visual Studio temporarily:

1. Open the Tools Menu

At the top of Visual Studio, click on Tools.

2. Go to Options

In the dropdown, select Options. A new window will open.

3. Locate ReSharper Settings

Use the search bar at the top of the Options window to find "ReSharper".

Click on ReSharper > General.

4. Suspend ReSharper

In the General settings, click the Suspend Now button.

5. Confirm Your Changes

Hit OK to save your changes and disable ReSharper.

Quick Visual Summary:

Menu Path: Visual Studio > Tools > Options > ReSharper > Suspend Now.

Resharper Tools Options in Visual Studio

Visual Studio > Tools > Options

Resharper suspend option in Visual Studio

Visual Studio > Tools > Options > ReSharper Suspend Now button

How to Re-Enable ReSharper#

Turning ReSharper back on is just as easy:

  1. Return to the ReSharper General settings in the Tools > Options menu.
  2. Click the Resume Now button.
  3. Confirm with OK.
Resume ReSharper in Visual Studio Button

Visual Studio > Tools > Options > ReSharper Resume button

When Should You Disable ReSharper?#

Disabling ReSharper can be particularly useful in scenarios like:

  • Working with massive solutions where performance is critical.
  • Debugging or editing simple files where advanced ReSharper features aren't needed.

Once your heavy task is complete, you can re-enable ReSharper and benefit from its features again.

📽️ Watch the Tutorial on YouTube#

Need a visual walkthrough?

Watch the YouTube tutorial and learn how to disable ReSharper in under 2 minutes:

📽️ Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNZx_2RJAvk

Final Thoughts#

Knowing how to disable and re-enable ReSharper is a must-have skill for .NET developers.

It allows you to:

  • Optimize Visual Studio’s performance.
  • Balance resource usage while retaining access to powerful tools.

For more practical tips and in-depth articles about .NET development, check out our blog.

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