DebugBreak function (debugapi.h)

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06/29/2021

Causes a breakpoint exception to occur in the current process. This allows the calling thread to signal the debugger to handle the exception.

To cause a breakpoint exception in another process, use the DebugBreakProcess function.

Syntax

void DebugBreak();

Return value

None

Remarks

If the process is not being debugged, the function uses the search logic of a standard exception handler. In most cases, this causes the calling process to terminate because of an unhandled breakpoint exception.

Examples

For an example, see Using an Exception Handler.

Requirements


Minimum supported client	Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	debugapi.h (include Windows.h)
Library	Kernel32.lib
DLL	Kernel32.dll