Debug COM dll from host application

Question

I have a COM dll that I would like to debug running from an external application, I'm sure this worked before but is not working any more. (using VS 2012 RC) I have read MANY articles but I have not seen one where it mentions using an external app, is this still possible?

I'm getting the 'debug symbols not loaded' message, when I go to Debug > Windows > Modules my dll is not listed but the external app is listed, is that correct?

Any help will be appreciated

Answer 1

I would strongly recommend using either an earlier version of MSVS (e.g. MSVS 2010 Pro), or downloading WinDbg. Either one should easily do the job:

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff551063%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg463009.aspx

• http://therightstuff.de/2010/07/24/WinDbg-Commands.aspx