Debuggin C program using microsoft visual c++ 2008

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How do i apply break point for a c program in microsoft visual c++ editor? I tired this - 1)apply break point for a particular line in my code 2)open visual studio command prompt. 3)compiled my program using cl program.c 4)program.exe

Is this the right procedure to follow?

Steve Townsend · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-30 11:11:36Z

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For break points to fire, you have to run the program inside the IDE (Visual C++ editor in your case) wherein you set them, usually using F5.

If you run from a command prompt there is no debugger attached to the process so nothing can detect the breakpoint being hit. You can also attach a debugger to a running process and set breakpoints to fire post facto.

edited Apr 30, 2012 at 11:11

answered Apr 30, 2012 at 11:05

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Sandeep Over a year ago

is it possible to do that for a c program in Visual c++ editor?Because START DEBUGGING(F5) is disabled in DEBUG menu?

Steve Townsend Over a year ago

Can you use Visual Studio C++ Express instead of the current editor? I am a bit puzzled why you are allowed to set a BP but not debug.

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