How to: Set the Current Process

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You can attach to multiple processes when you are debugging, but only one process is active in the debugger at any given time. You can set the active process in the Debug Location toolbar.

Note

The dialog boxes and menu commands you see might differ from those described in Help, depending on your active settings or edition. To change your settings, choose Import and Export Settings on the Tools menu. For more information, see Visual Studio Settings.

To set the active process

1. On the Debug menu, click Windows and choose Processes.

   The Processes window might already be displayed.

2. In the Processes window, double-click on the process you want to make active.

   — or —

   On the Debug Location toolbar, Process and choose the process that you want to make current.

See Also

Other Resources

Attaching to Running Processes