How do I put symbols in WinDbg?

To control the symbol path in WinDbg, do one of the following:

  1. Choose Symbol File Path from the File menu or press CTRL+S.
  2. Use the .
  3. When you start the debugger, use the -y command-line option.
  4. Before you start the debugger, use the _NT_SYMBOL_PATH and _NT_ALT_SYMBOL_PATH environment variables to set the path.

How do I select an image path?

Select Image File Path on the File menu to display, set, or append to the executable image path. This command is equivalent to pressing CTRL+I.

What is SymStore?

SymStore (symstore.exe) is a tool for creating symbol stores. It is included in the Debugging Tools for Windows. SymStore stores symbols in a format that enables the debugger to look up the symbols based on the time stamp and size of the image (for a . dbg or executable file), or signature and age (for a . pdb file).

Where is SymStore located?

Symstore.exe is usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES% sub-folder and its usual size is 145,168 bytes.

How to change path of symbol file in WinDbg?

If you try to add an invalid directory through these environment variables, the debugger ignores this directory. When you start the debugger, use the -y command-line option to set the path. (WinDbg only) Use the File | Symbol File Path command or press CTRL+S to display, set, change, or append to the path.

Is there a way to reload symbols in WinDbg?

The .reload command will attempt to reload symbols, and the “!sym –noisy” will turn on noisy prompts. You can also force WinDbg to load a mismatched symbol file – if you can’t find the exact matching file for your version, the command to do that is:

Where do windows debuggers look for symbol files?

The symbol path specifies locations where the Windows debuggers (WinDbg, KD, CDB, NTST) look for symbol files. For more information about symbols and symbol files, see Symbols. Some compilers (such as Microsoft Visual Studio) put symbol files in the same directory as the binary files.

What does’exported symbols’mean in LM command stack overflow?

Exported symbols means that no PDB file was loaded and the symbols have been read from the binary (EXE, DLL) instead. A binary file has an export table. This table is used for resolving the symbols. The export table is a feature of the PE file format.