asp.net mvc 5 - Visual Studio 2017 Failed to launch debug adapter 'chrome'

Question

I have asp.net mvc 5 project. When I try to start debugging with enabled Script debugging mode and using Chrome, the Visual studio 2017 shows error:

It works, when I set 'Enable legacy Chrome JavaScript debugger for ASP.NET' in Visual Studio debugging options:

But, how can I solve this issue without enabling legacy Chrome JavaScript debugger?

Answer 1

I've found it's easiest to never use JavaScript debugging in Visual Studio. IMHO the Chrome JavaScript debugger is a much better alternative for debugging.

To turn off debugging and fix the error in VS2019, go to Tools > Options > Debugging > General. Uncheck the following option: