How to Make Single Instance Application for VB.NET Application in Visual Studio 2012?

When developing a Windows Application in VB.NET, there are times when you want to make your application as single instance application. You can do that easily with just few steps in your VB.NET project.

How to Make Single Instance Application for VB.NET Application in Visual Studio 2012?

  • Launch Visual Studio 2012 and Open your VB.NET Windows Application.
  • Right Click on the project in the Visual Studio 2012 Solution Explorer and click properties in the context menu.
  • In the Project Properties Dialog, select the option “Make single instance application” from the Application tab.
  • Save the project, compile it and run it. You are done. Your application is a single instance application 🙂