Delete a file and its history from TFS

What if you need to delete a file and all its history from tfs for some reason. Maybe someone checked in a password or api key?

tf destroy /startcleanup "$/" /collection:http://:8080/tfs/DefaultCollection

This also works for folders depending on how specific the filepath is. You can add /preview to see what files will be destroyed.

More Info at: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/repos/tfvc/destroy-command-team-foundation-version-control?view=vsts

Team Foundation Error: You are not logged into Windows Live Messenger

I recently started getting an error dialog popping up saying "Team Foundation Error: You are not logged into Windows Live Messenger" when opening VS.NET 2008 Team Explorer.

Apparently windows live can interface with TFS for collaboration purposes but if you're not interested in using that feature here is how to be rid of the annoying popup:

1. Open VS Team Explorer
2. Right-click on 'Team Members' and select 'Personal Settings'
3. Under 'Collaboration' click 'Change'
4. On the opened dialog select 'None' and click 'OK'