How to Disable ReSharper in Visual Studio

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.

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.

Turning ReSharper back on is just as easy:

• Return to the ReSharper General settings in the Tools > Options menu.

• Click the Resume Now button.

• Confirm with OK.

Knowing how to suspend and resume JetBrains ReSharper is a practical skill.

Especially when you are working with a huge solution or many open IDEs at once.

It allows you to:

• Optimize Visual Studio’s performance.

• Balance resource usage while retaining access to powerful tools.