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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug

Data type

Range

Default value

REG_SZ

0 | 1

1

Description

Determines whether or not the debugger specified in the value of the Debugger entry starts automatically when an application error occurs.

Value

Meaning

0

The system displays a message box notifying the user when an application error occurs.

1

The debugger starts automatically.

If the Debugger entry contains the name of a valid debugger (such as Drwtsn32, WinDbg, or NTSD), the user either can terminate the application by clicking OK or can run the debugger by clicking Cancel. If no debugger is specified, the message box has no Cancel button.