microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

Pause doesn't work before the 1st breakpoint is hit with Attach and cppvsdbg with VS Code Insiders

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Description

Only repros with VS Code Insiders.

Attach to a process on Windows using the cppvsdbg type. Use the Pause button.

Bug: Pause doesn't work. It works after some other breakpoint is hit.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by attaching to a Windows process with the cppvsdbg type in VS Code Insiders, then use the Pause button before any breakpoint is hit. Trace the attach and debugger Pause entry points to compare this path with the path after a breakpoint is hit. Done means Pause works immediately after attach as well as after breakpoint activity.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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