If you are unable to use Xamarin.iOS on Windows
If your toolbar is disabled
If debug is not working
There is a know issue with VS2012 + Win8 x64 https://bugzilla.xamarin.com/show_bug.cgi?id=10061 the toolbars keep disabled (but if you install VS2010 there is no issue)
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Uninstall Xamarin.iOS for Visual Studio (http://screencast.com/t/CDC0X2iQi)
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Install VS2010
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Install the Xamarin.iOS for Visual Studio (http://download.xamarin.com/MonoTouchforVisualStudio/Windows/mtvs-1.0.897.0.msi)
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Ensure you have the latest Xcode installed on your Mac to avoid issues. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12)
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Ensure you have the latest Xamarin.iOS on Mac. (https://store.xamarin.com/account/my/subscription/downloads)
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Delete Directory: ~/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator (http://screencast.com/t/lnUFMBrc)
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Cleanup your Xamarin cache (http://screencast.com/t/ujmgiVbMONyn)
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Restart Mac OS X
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On Windows, Run your Visual Studio as Administrator.
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Create a new project.
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Don't touch anything until update dialog.
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Update SDK.
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Close Visual Studio.
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Run VS again as your windows account.
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Open your project.
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Fill the Application name, Identifier and Version on iOS Application page (http://screencast.com/t/jM7LGcY5yp)
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Start Debug.
(please ensure your Mac and your Windows are activated)