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Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #499346]

Fri, 20 November 2009 19:41

Eclipse User

I've just installed Eclipse on Windows XP and when I click the debug buttons I get the following message: "Error while launching command: gdb --version"

Any idea what the problem could be?

[Updated on: Fri, 20 November 2009 19:42] by Moderator

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #499391 is a reply to message #499346]

Sat, 21 November 2009 13:03

Eclipse User

Problem solved - here's what I did:

Select Run, Debug Configurations and click the Debugger tab, now choose a gdb debugger by clicking Browse and selecting gdb.exe from the "bin" folder of your MingW folder (which was located inside the eclipse folder in my case).

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #544460 is a reply to message #499391]

Fri, 02 July 2010 14:10

Eclipse User

Hello!

Thank you for your explanation. It was util and helped me to solve a problem.

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #631916 is a reply to message #499346]

Sun, 10 October 2010 10:36

Eclipse User

where should I download Mingw,
my "bin" folder of my mingw folder doesnt contain gdb.exe

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #646050 is a reply to message #499346]

Tue, 21 December 2010 12:39

Eclipse User

Hello,
i've had the same 2 problems:
1. Eclipse Helios/CDT on Windows XP, and the error "Error while launching command: gdb --version".
2. No gdb.exe in "mingw/bin".

(I might have one day deleted the gdb.exe myself from that place to resolve conflicting paths with Cygwin or MSPGcc or something like that).

So here is how i solved it:
1. Re-installed MinGW: Downloaded and ran the installer from http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/Automated%20MinG W%20Installer/mingw-get/. I just overwrote my existing MinGw directory/installation.
2. Made sure, that "C:/MinGw/bin" is on the PATH. (tried typing "gdb" into the windows command prompt to verify that gdb.exe is there).
3. In the Eclipse Debug configuration, at the "Debugger" tab, i simply entered "gdb" as the "GDB debugger". Supplying the full path will of course also do.

Hope that helps,
Cheers
Janosch

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #787980 is a reply to message #544460]

Wed, 01 February 2012 02:48

Eclipse User

Hi Janosch ,

i followed ur steps for dubugging. But now thred is initialised but its not mobving ahead. i cant see my output. If i use run as local c++ appllication then nothing appeares. Please suggest.

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #788016 is a reply to message #787980]

Wed, 01 February 2012 03:50

Eclipse User

Prasmit Pansare wrote on Wed, 01 February 2012 02:48

Hi Janosch ,

i followed ur steps for dubugging. But now thred is initialised but its not mobving ahead. i cant see my output. If i use run as local c++ appllication then nothing appeares. Please suggest.

Re: https://www.windowstechnicalsupportnumbers.com/ [message #1796714 is a reply to message #499346]

Thu, 18 October 2018 01:17

Eclipse User

Hi, I have installed Eclipse Juno for C++ Project Development in my system then we can compile my project and then execute within Eclipse and in a window. I got an error message Window. then I can mail to Window Technical Support to get a better solution.

Re: https://www.windowstechnicalsupportnumbers.com/ [message #1796795 is a reply to message #1796714]

Fri, 19 October 2018 00:59

Eclipse User

Juno is very old. I suggest you try a newer version.
https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/release/2018-09/r/eclipse-ide-cc-developers
You can also do "check for updates" to get the latest CDT (C/C++) after you install the Eclipse package above.

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #1796873 is a reply to message #499346]

Sat, 20 October 2018 09:33

Eclipse User

I have introduced Eclipse Juno for C++ Project Development in my framework then we can aggregate my undertaking and afterward execute inside Eclipse and in a window. I got a mistake message Window. at that point I can mail to Window Technical Support to show signs of improvement arrangement.

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #1816783 is a reply to message #1796873]

Wed, 06 November 2019 14:47

Eclipse User

Please go to stackoverflow.com search for "Debug C/C++ application on linux through Eclipse". I have made everything work as Nov 2019

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #1818200 is a reply to message #499346]

Tue, 10 December 2019 02:45

Eclipse User

Anyone installed MinGW (Windows), can get gdb.exe with the following:

From "Start" menu go to "MinGW Installation Manager".
Search in the "Package" list for "mingw32-gdb-bin" and mark it for installation.
Go to "Installation" menu from the menu-bar choose "Apply Changes" in there.
Again click on "Apply" button to proceed.

After that you will be able to find the gdb.exe.

As mentioned previously, don't forget to add the "C:/MinGW/bin"(<-usually in this directory) to the PATH. (which will make it easier for Eclipse to search for it)

Re: Can't debug on Eclipse C/C++ on Windows [message #1843041 is a reply to message #499346]

Mon, 12 July 2021 23:06

Eclipse User

If you are running into this issue on a mac I followed a tutorial on dev(dot)to by jasonelwood titled "Setup gdb on macOS in 2020" I am unable to post a link here because I am a new user. If you want the link I have added it to my profile bio.

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