Windows 8 Windows Phone Default Emulator not working

The error you are encountering while trying to run your Windows Phone 8 app on the emulator from Visual Studio 2013 seems to be related to the initialization of an object in your code. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue: 1. Restart Emulator and Visual Studio: - Close the emulator and Visual Studio. - Restart both the emulator and Visual Studio to ensure a fresh start. 2. Clean Solution: - Clean the solution in Visual Studio before rebuilding and running the project. This can sometimes resolve issues related to deployment. 3. Check Configuration: - Ensure that your project is configured correctly for the Windows Phone 8 emulator in Visual Studio. Verify that the emulator is selected as the target device. 4. Check Debug Settings: - Go to the project properties in Visual Studio and make sure that the debug settings are configured properly for the Windows Phone 8 emulator. 5. Update Emulator Images: - If your emulator images are outdated, consider updating them through the Visual Studio Emulator for Windows Phone. 6. Reinstall Emulator: - If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall the emulator or repair the Visual Studio installation. 7. Debugging Specifics: - Look into the specific part of your code where the error is occurring. Check for potential issues with object initialization or method calls. 8. Compatibility Check: - Verify that your Windows Phone 8 app is compatible with the emulator you are trying to run it on. If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, you may need to provide more details about your code or check for any specific error messages in the Visual Studio output window for further assistance.