Debugger.Launch Method (System.Diagnostics)

Launch Method

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.NET Framework Class Library

Debugger..::.Launch Method

Launches and attaches a debugger to the process.

Namespace: System.Diagnostics
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)

Syntax

Visual Basic

Public Shared Function Launch As Boolean

public static bool Launch()

Visual C++

public:
static bool Launch()

static member Launch : unit -> bool

Return Value

Type: System..::.Boolean
true if the startup is successful or if the debugger is already attached; otherwise, false.

Exceptions

Exception	Condition
SecurityException	The System.Security.Permissions..::.UIPermission is not set to start the debugger.

Remarks

If a debugger is already attached, nothing happens.

Version Information

.NET Framework

Supported in: 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, 1.0

.NET Framework Client Profile

Supported in: 4, 3.5 SP1

Portable Class Library

Supported in: Portable Class Library

.NET Framework Security

UIPermission
for permission to start a debugger. Associated enumeration: PermissionState..::.Unrestricted
SecurityPermission
for operating with unmanaged code. Associated enumeration: SecurityPermissionFlag..::.UnmanagedCode Security action: Demand

Platforms

Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.

Reference

Debugger Class

System.Diagnostics Namespace

System.Security.Permissions..::.UIPermission