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Linker

Debugging Settings​

Generate Debug Info​

To ensure that the PDB filename is not included in the executable, follow these steps:

  1. Open the project properties in Visual Studio
  2. Navigate to Configuration Properties -> Linker
  3. Look for the Debugging option
  4. Set the Generate Debug Info to NO

By default, these settings should exclude the PDB file name. This is a standard practice to avoid exposing sensitive information about the project structure.

Other Options for Generate Debug Info​

  • /DEBUG:FULL: This option generates full debugging information, including file paths and symbols, in the PDB file
  • /DEBUG:FASTLINK: This option is optimized for link time. It generates partial debugging information, aiming to speed up linking
  • /DEBUG:NONE: This option excludes debugging information entirely. It's suitable for release builds where debugging is not required