Troubleshooting Exceptions: System.Net.WebExceptionÂ
A WebException exception is thrown when an error occurs while accessing the network through a pluggable protocol.
Associated Tips
- Check the Response property of the exception to determine why the request failed.
When a WebException exception is thrown by a descendent of the WebRequest class, the Response property provides the Internet response to the application.
- Check the Status property of the exception to determine why the request failed.
The Status property of the exception provides status information for the error. For more information, see WebExceptionStatus.
- If you are timing out when stepping into an XML Web Service, set the timeout value for the XML Web Service call to infinite.
For more information, see Error: Timeout While Debugging Web Services.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Find Out More About an Exception with the Exception Assistant
How to: Send Data Using the WebRequest Class
How to: Request Data Using the WebRequest Class
How to: Retrieve a Protocol-Specific WebResponse that Matches a WebRequest
How to: Call a Web Service