Application Verifier

Purpose

Application Verifier is a runtime verification tool for unmanaged code that assists in finding subtle programming errors that can be difficult to identify with normal application testing. Run the Application Verifier tests on your code to identify issues within heaps, handles, and locks.

Where Applicable

The Application Verifier tool has two primary applications:

• It verifies applications while in development.
• For use by information technology professionals as a qualification criteria when evaluating new software for purchase.

Developer Audience

Application Verifier is useful to any developers writing application code for Microsoft Windows platforms.

Runtime Requirements

Application Verifier can be used on the following platforms:

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family
• Microsoft Vista

Download

To use Application Verifier, download it from http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52529. Once installed, review the help contents for more details on features, tests, and usage information.

Overview

General information about Application Verifier.