FIX: Cannot Set Breakpoint if Project Contains \C++\ in Path

• The Integrated Debugger, included with:
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 32-bit Edition, version 2.0
    on the following platforms: Alpha, MIPS, PowerPC, x86

SYMPTOMS

The debugger is unable to set breakpoints when you use the Visual C++ integrated debugger to debug a project located in a directory that contains non-alphanumeric characters (for example, a path that contains \C++\) -- which is a directory name supported by the Windows NT File System (NTFS).

It is possible to set a breakpoint in a source file, but attempting to start a debug session generates this error message:

The breakpoint "{,test.cpp,}.linenum" cannot be set

CAUSE

The integrated debugger can't handle file names supported only on NTFS.

RESOLUTION

Avoid the use of NTFS-specific file names or directory names.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was fixed in Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, version 4.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create an MFC AppWizard project. When placing the project in a directory, give a directory name that contains special characters (for example, C++).



2. Build the project for debug mode.



3. Place a breakpoint on a line of code in your project.



4. Press the F5 key. A dialog box should appear that reads, "The breakpoint ... cannot be set."

Additional query words: IDE 2.00 buglist2.00

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Version : winnt:
Platform : winnt
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