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How to Find a Window's Debugger

Windows debugging tools are designed to debug services running on your computer---as well as Windows operating systems themselves. Running a Windows debugger can fix problems with programs crashing or even some memory leak problems which cause programs to use more system memory than they should. There are a number of debugger tools available, but the main trick is finding one that will work with your particular operating system.

Instructions

    • 1

      Press the "Windows" key and the "r" key simultaneously to bring up the "Run" window.

    • 2

      Type "Dxdiag" in the "Run" window and press "Enter."

    • 3

      Write down the information that is after "Operating System," including whether it is a 32- or 64-bit version.

    • 4

      Go to the Microsoft.com and search for "Windows Debugging Tools."

    • 5

      Click on either "Install Debugging Tools for Windows 32-bit version" or "Install Debugging Tools for Windows 64-bit Version," depending on which operating system you have. This will take you to a general overview of the debugger as well as a download and install page.

Tips & Warnings

  • "Windows Debugging Tools" works for the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0.

  • Using some third-party debuggers may cause potentially harmful system errors or other unexpected results.

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