Re: Windbg or SoftIce?

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See http://silverstr.ufies.org/lotr0/windbg-vmware.html for using WinDbg
with VMWare.

"Antranik" <Antranik@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the advice. I am using a VMware virtual machine as my target.
> I have been punished too often by BSOD for using my host as a target.
>
> Antranik
>
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> "Don Burn" <burn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Windbg is the supported debugger, it has the disadvantage of requiring
>> two machines. SoftIce will work in a single machine case, but costs as
>> much as the second computer. SoftIce is always behind when it comes to
>> Beta versions of windows so if you are debugging betas forget it. Also,
>> I have had terrible experiences with bugs only occuring with SoftIce.
>>
>> Use Windbg, it has quirks but it works.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don Burn (MVP, Windows DDK)
>> Windows 2k/XP/2k3 Filesystem and Driver Consulting
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>> "Antranik" <Antranik@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Which is better for kernel mode driver debugging - Windbg or SoftIce?
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