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| [VC++] Debugger woes |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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Not Allegro specific, but driving me nuts regardless. For some reason, since yesterday, Visual C++ 2010 Express hangs when I try to run the debugger. The process shows up in Task Manager, but doesn't open a window. If I try to kill it via Shift+F5, VC++ gives me this: Quote: The debugger was unable to terminate one or more processes: I've tried repairing, rebooting, reinstalling ... no dice. I had a bit of a malware issue yesterday but that got cleaned up ... only thing remarkable that's happened lately. I've tried a few fixes I've found online, no luck. Anyone have any suggestions? The binary works if I rebuild everything but that doesn't let me debug it ... -- |
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Ron Novy
Member #6,982
March 2006
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When random things start happening and nothing seems to be working, always try memtest86. If it fails then clean the contacts on your memory... If it turns out your memory is fine then blame Microsoft. [edit] Of course uninstalling and cleaning the registry could help before reinstalling. Getting rid of unnecessary software and unplugging USB hardware. That's all I can think of... ---- |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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I can only run memtest86 from disc, right? I have no floppy drive on this system and no spare CD's. I'll try a full uninstall before reinstalling this time. Not enough experience with editing the registry to know how competent I'd be at "cleaning" that ... -- |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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23yrold3yrold said: I can only run memtest86 from disc, right? You don't have a memory stick and a new enough computer that knows how to boot from it? They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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I had a memory stick but it was accidentally smashed recently. Haven't had a reason to grab a new one. Yeah, I'm slummin' it here. -- |
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Neil Roy
Member #2,229
April 2002
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Someone mentioned that Windows 7 has a built in memory test now on bootup. I forget how to access it, I assume press F8 before Windows boots. (if you have Windows 7 that is) Edit: I just checked it out, yeah, you press F8 before windows starts, then select "Repair Windows" and it will bring up a blue windows style login screen with various options including a memory diagnostics. Pretty kewl actually, never really checked it out before. --- |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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Windows XP. Can't stop failing. -- |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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23yrold3yrold said: Windows XP. Can't stop failing. Why is it that Windows users always diss the previous version of Windows, but the current version is They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Edgar Reynaldo
Major Reynaldo
May 2007
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Why is it that Linux users think Windows always fails at everything? The only problems I've ever had with XP was with an unsupported driver causing STOP errors when opening Task Manager, and once in a while the computer shuts down at startup but restarting it again then works fine. I have had exactly zero problems with Vista on my laptop and I have had it several years now. I've had 3 instances of openSUSE 11.3 hanging up irrevocably in the first month I installed it. Granted, it's running in a VirtualBox VM so that could explain it though. My Website! | EAGLE GUI Library Demos | My Deviant Art Gallery | Spiraloid Preview | A4 FontMaker | Skyline! (Missile Defense) Eagle and Allegro 5 binaries | Older Allegro 4 and 5 binaries | Allegro 5 compile guide |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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Edgar Reynaldo said: Why is it that Linux users think Windows always fails at everything? Windows XP. Can't stop failing. Oh, wait! He's on XP! They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Edgar Reynaldo
Major Reynaldo
May 2007
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Oh wait, his problem is with MSVC 2010, not XP itself! My Website! | EAGLE GUI Library Demos | My Deviant Art Gallery | Spiraloid Preview | A4 FontMaker | Skyline! (Missile Defense) Eagle and Allegro 5 binaries | Older Allegro 4 and 5 binaries | Allegro 5 compile guide |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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By failing, I meant failing on memory test options. I like Windows XP. I also like Windows 7. Vista is a turd ... An option that has come up is I might have a virus. I find that unlikely since I do almost nothing to incur one, but anyone got suggestions for freeware anti-virus that doesn't suck? -- |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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I always used AVG. And I get "viruses" regularly on Linux from innocent seeming sites (one time I was googling for OpenGL info), but they don't (can't) install. They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Neil Roy
Member #2,229
April 2002
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Well, Microsoft has a nice little package you can install actually. It tests for viruses and other things like spyware. It actually runs in the background really nicely without bogging your system down. I never get viruses so I couldn't say how effective it is... now to recall the name of it... someone here probably knows. AVG Antivirus is pretty good. They have a free version/pay version. The free version is fully functional, works fairly well in my experience. Plus there are websites that can scan your system, never used one, but they exist more these days. --- |
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Lupuss.Umbrae
Member #8,387
March 2007
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Well, I don't know what causes the problem... But, uhm, do you have a previous version of VC at hand? Like 2008? If VC2008 runs fine, it would be definitely a VC2010 issue, no? To be honest, I think that 2010 is just FUBAR'd. Actually, VC is the only Microsoft product I never complained about, but VC2010... well, I think English doesn't have enough obscene words to describe what I think of it... :/ -------------------------------------------------- |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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Neil Roy said: Well, Microsoft has a nice little package you can install actually. It tests for viruses and other things like spyware. It's Defender, and it didn't catch anything. I tried AVG, also nothing. So I guess the chance of a virus is low. I'll put some actual effort into running memtest86 ... dunno how to clean the registry ... would be nice to debug again ... -- |
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Thomas Fjellstrom
Member #476
June 2000
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Theres also the Microsoft Security Essentials, try that? -- |
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Billybob
Member #3,136
January 2003
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Uninstalling MSVC 2010 Try a "VS2010_Uninstall-RTM.ENU.exe /full /netfx" uninstall. N.B. this will uninstall All Shared Components and will break other version of MSVC if you have those installed!! Restart, and for good measure check your Add/Remove programs list for anything related to MSVC or Debugging. Make sure XP is fully up-to-date, SP3 and all. That's what I would do. Other than that ... well, I dunno. A virus may have futzed up the Debugging APIs some how. Since you're on XP you may consider running ComboFix which will nuke pretty much any infestation. Or trying restoring to a date prior to this problem.
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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Uninstalled AVG, tried MSE. Still no hits. Will try ComboFix and then the uninstall. EDIT: ComboFix was ultimately my savior. Not only is my system running noticeably faster, but I can debug properly again! Cookies for everyone, but extra chocolate chips in BillyBob's. -- |
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Billybob
Member #3,136
January 2003
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Did ComboFix find anything? It leaves logs around. Might be worthwhile to check out what was mucking things up. It could be AVG was causing the problem
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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No, I only just installed AVG for this. -- |
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Thomas Fjellstrom
Member #476
June 2000
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I'm also interested in knowing what ComboFix did. -- |
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Joy and yayness!