Look for "Rally Add-in" under the installed extensions list to confirm it is active. Troubleshooting Common Connection Issues
The most common source is the original installation media for:
Permission issue or conflict with another MSI. Fix:
After downloading, check the SHA-1 or SHA-256 hash against the official value (provided by Microsoft or your vendor). For a legitimate rvaddonmsi from Microsoft, example hash (fictional for illustration): SHA-256: 7E3A9F2C... – Always cross-reference. rvaddonmsi+visual+studio+2015+download+upd
Click through the standard prompts, confirming the installation directory matches your VS 2015 installation path. Verify the Installation: Open Visual Studio 2015. Go to Tools > Extensions and Updates .
A highly prevalent bug in Visual Studio 2015 causes the system to run an unexpected installation repair window whenever you execute an installer build. You can resolve this by cleanly re-registering the central merge module handler via the Command Prompt:
: Minimum 1 GB (2 GB or more recommended for smooth virtual environments). Look for "Rally Add-in" under the installed extensions
Once you have securely obtained the updated RVAddIn.msi file, follow these steps to install it:
: Ensure Update 3 (KB3022398) is installed. This is the final major service pack.
Open Visual Studio 2015 → . Look for project templates under: For a legitimate rvaddonmsi from Microsoft, example hash
Link source code commits and changesets to specific Rally artifacts. Prerequisites for Visual Studio 2015
: Some users report that after installing Visual Studio 2015 from an ISO, specific tools (like UWP templates) are missing.
