Show the Output Window During Build
Menu: Tools -> Options -> Projects and Solutions -> General
Versions: 2008,2010
Published: 7/3/2010
Code: vstipTool0045
If you don't want the Output Window to show up every time you do a build, you can easily keep it from happening by going to Tools -> Options -> Projects and Solutions -> General and deselect the "Show Output window when build starts" option:
Of course, you can bring up the Output Window anytime by pressing CTRL + ALT + O.