{"id":12816,"date":"2023-03-18T16:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12816"},"modified":"2023-03-18T16:21:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:21:02","slug":"you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;You won&#8217;t believe this simple trick to debug an exe file in Visual Studio!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6777503aa0639\" 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id=\"item-6777503aa0639\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Debugging_an_EXE_File_in_Visual_Studio_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Task\" title=\"Debugging an EXE File in Visual Studio: A Perplexing and Bursting Task\">Debugging an EXE File in Visual Studio: A Perplexing and Bursting Task<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_1_Launch_Visual_Studio_and_Open_Your_Project\" title=\"Step 1: Launch Visual Studio and Open Your Project\">Step 1: Launch Visual Studio and Open Your Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_2_Locate_the_EXE_File_in_the_Solution_Explorer\" title=\"Step 2: Locate the EXE File in the Solution Explorer\">Step 2: Locate the EXE File in the Solution Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_3_Select_the_Command_Property_in_the_Debugging_Section\" title=\"Step 3: Select the Command Property in the Debugging Section\">Step 3: Select the Command Property in the Debugging Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_4_Specify_the_Path_to_the_EXE_file\" title=\"Step 4: Specify the Path to the EXE file\">Step 4: Specify the Path to the EXE file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_5_Select_the_Debugger_Type\" title=\"Step 5: Select the Debugger Type\">Step 5: Select the Debugger Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_6_Save_and_Close_the_Properties_Window\" title=\"Step 6: Save and Close the Properties Window\">Step 6: Save and Close the Properties Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_7_Start_Debugging\" title=\"Step 7: Start Debugging!\">Step 7: Start Debugging!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_8_Set_Breakpoints_in_Your_Code\" title=\"Step 8: Set Breakpoints in Your Code\">Step 8: Set Breakpoints in Your Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_9_Click_on_the_Left_Margin_to_Set_a_Breakpoint\" title=\"Step 9: Click on the Left Margin to Set a Breakpoint\">Step 9: Click on the Left Margin to Set a Breakpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_10_The_Execution_Will_Stop_When_the_Breakpoint_is_Hit\" title=\"Step 10: The Execution Will Stop When the Breakpoint is Hit\">Step 10: The Execution Will Stop When the Breakpoint is Hit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_11_Examine_the_Call_Stack_and_Values_of_Variables\" title=\"Step 11: Examine the Call Stack and Values of Variables\">Step 11: Examine the Call Stack and Values of Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_12_Use_the_Debugging_Toolbar_to_Step_Through_the_Code\" title=\"Step 12: Use the Debugging Toolbar to Step Through the Code\">Step 12: Use the Debugging Toolbar to Step Through the Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#Step_13_Stop_Debugging_When_You%E2%80%99re_Ready\" title=\"Step 13: Stop Debugging When You&#8217;re Ready\">Step 13: Stop Debugging When You&#8217;re Ready<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-this-simple-trick-to-debug-an-exe-file-in-visual-studio\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debugging_an_EXE_File_in_Visual_Studio_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Task\"><\/span>Debugging an EXE File in Visual Studio: A Perplexing and Bursting Task<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Have you ever tried to debug an executable (EXE) file in Visual Studio? If you have, you know it can be a real challenge, especially if you&#8217;re a beginner. But fear not! With the right approach, debugging an EXE file can be easier than you think. In this perplexing and bursting article, we&#8217;ll guide you through the steps to successfully debug an EXE file in Visual Studio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Launch_Visual_Studio_and_Open_Your_Project\"><\/span>Step 1: Launch Visual Studio and Open Your Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to launch Visual Studio and open the project or solution containing the EXE file that you want to debug. Seems simple enough, right?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Locate_the_EXE_File_in_the_Solution_Explorer\"><\/span>Step 2: Locate the EXE File in the Solution Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve opened your project or solution, go to the Solution Explorer and locate the EXE file that you want to debug. This might take some time, so don&#8217;t give up!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_the_Command_Property_in_the_Debugging_Section\"><\/span>Step 3: Select the Command Property in the Debugging Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right-click on the EXE file and select Properties from the context menu. In the Properties window, select the Configuration Properties tab. Under the Debugging section, select the Command property. This might seem like a lot of steps, but trust us &#8211; it&#8217;s worth it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Specify_the_Path_to_the_EXE_file\"><\/span>Step 4: Specify the Path to the EXE file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to specify the path to the EXE file that you want to debug. Don&#8217;t worry if you get confused &#8211; debugging an EXE file is supposed to be perplexing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Select_the_Debugger_Type\"><\/span>Step 5: Select the Debugger Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the Debugger Type property, select the debugger type that you want to use. This might be the Visual Studio Debugger, but it could be something else. The choice is yours!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Save_and_Close_the_Properties_Window\"><\/span>Step 6: Save and Close the Properties Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can proceed, make sure to save the changes you made in the Properties window and close it. Feeling flustered yet?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Start_Debugging\"><\/span>Step 7: Start Debugging!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to start debugging! Go to the Debug menu and select Start Debugging, or use the shortcut F5. This will launch the EXE file in debug mode. Don&#8217;t worry if you feel bursty &#8211; that&#8217;s just the adrenaline kicking in!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Set_Breakpoints_in_Your_Code\"><\/span>Step 8: Set Breakpoints in Your Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that the EXE file is running, you can set breakpoints in your code to stop the execution and examine the values of the variables and objects at that point. This might take some trial and error, but keep at it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_Click_on_the_Left_Margin_to_Set_a_Breakpoint\"><\/span>Step 9: Click on the Left Margin to Set a Breakpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To set a breakpoint, simply click on the left margin of the line that you want to break on. This might seem counterintuitive, but trust us &#8211; it works!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10_The_Execution_Will_Stop_When_the_Breakpoint_is_Hit\"><\/span>Step 10: The Execution Will Stop When the Breakpoint is Hit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the breakpoint is hit, the execution will stop and the Visual Studio Debugger will automatically switch to the Debugging Perspective. This can be overwhelming, but take a deep breath &#8211; you got this!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_11_Examine_the_Call_Stack_and_Values_of_Variables\"><\/span>Step 11: Examine the Call Stack and Values of Variables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Debugging Perspective, you can examine the call stack, the values of the variables, and the output window to get a better understanding of how your code is executing. This might make your head spin, but stick with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_12_Use_the_Debugging_Toolbar_to_Step_Through_the_Code\"><\/span>Step 12: Use the Debugging Toolbar to Step Through the Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also use the Debugging Toolbar to step through the code, skip over certain lines or blocks, or continue execution until the next breakpoint is hit. This might make your fingers tingle with excitement!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_13_Stop_Debugging_When_You%E2%80%99re_Ready\"><\/span>Step 13: Stop Debugging When You&#8217;re Ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you have finished debugging, stop the execution by clicking on the Stop Debugging button, or by using the shortcut Shift+F5. You did it! Give yourself a pat on the back and take a well-deserved break &#8211; you&#8217;ve earned it.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Debugging an EXE file in Visual Studio may seem daunting at first, but with these steps, you will be able to debug your code effectively. Remember to set breakpoints to stop the execution and examine the values of variables and objects. With practice, you will become more comfortable with the process and be able to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot any issues that arise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debugging an EXE File in Visual Studio: A Perplexing and Bursting Task Have you ever tried to debug an executable (EXE) file in Visual Studio?&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3297],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-Studio-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12816"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12816"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13766,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12816\/revisions\/13766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}