DebugBreak function

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

C++


void WINAPI DebugBreak(void);

Parameters

This function has no parameters.

Return value

This function does not return a value.

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]
Header	WinBase.h (include Windows.h)
Library	Kernel32.lib
DLL	Kernel32.dll