Intel Fortran Debugger problem: unable to start debugging

[mdi7]

Hi,

I am trying to debug a simple Fortran code using intel fortran 9.1 and visual studio.net 2003.

When I start to use the debugger, the following error message appears:

unable to start debugging

unable to start program:'c:..program.exe ' (where program is the name of my executable)

the server threw an exception.

I am using an windows xp pro dual core machine in a network.

As an issue to solve the problem, I tried to login into my computer as an administrator with all the rights, but I get the same error message.

Has this problem been submitted before

Regards.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

This problem has been seen before, by myself and others. It also affects people using Microsoft Visual C++ without any Intel software, and the cause is unknown. The solution is known, however.

1. From Add/Remove Programs, uninstall the Intel Fortran Integrations into Microsoft Visual Studio
2. From add/Remove programs, select Visual Studio.NET 2003, Change/Modify
3. When the first VS screen comes up, select item 2, Visual Studio.NET
4. On the next screen, select Reinstall/Repair
5. Go out to lunch
6. When it's done, reinstall the Intel Fortran integration

I get this on my system every few months or so.

[mdi7]

Thanks Lionel. This has solved my problem.

Regards.

[Giel_H_]

Please add that you may need the Visual Studio.NET 2003 install CD after you select Reinstall/Repair in step 4. So going out for lunch as recommended in step 5 will not be a good idea.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

We finally identified the cause of this problem and will fix it for future updates. See here for info on what you can do to protect yourself.

[rmatthews]

I also have this problem of unable to start debugging a Fortran ( Intel 9.1)project from within Visual Studio.Net 2003 Professional edition. I get the following message

unable to start debugging

unable to start program:'c:..program.exe ' (where program is the name of my executable)

the server threw an exception.

I have followed the steps mentioned in the above post

1. I uninstalled Intel Fortran Integrations into Microsoft Visual Studio

2. I repaired/reinstalled VS.Net 2003

3. I then re-installed Fortran Integration

However, I still end up having the same debugging issue of not being able to start the debugging process from within VS.Net 2003

Any further help in resolving this issues will be greatly appreciated. thanks

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Open folder C:Program FilesMicrosoft Visual Studio .NET 2003Common7PackagesDebugger. For each of the following files, right click on the file, select Properties, Version and list the File Version for each file. Not all files may be present:

CppEE.dll
NatDbgEE.dll

[Intel_C_Intel]

Steve:

The link in your post "here" is broken. Could you please provide an update to the link?

Thank you.

Bill

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Hmm - I'm not sure where that went. Anyway, the post said to save a copy of CppEE.dll before uninstalling the Intel Fortran Integrations as long as it has a file version of 7.x.x.x. If you see a version of CppEE.dll with a version of 9.x.x.x, then replace it with your saved copy.

[rmatthews]

Following are the version numbers for my files

CppEE.dll (version 9.1.2972.2003)

NatDbgEE.dll (version 9.1.3620.2003)

In one of you later posts you mention that these files should be version 7. How do I get that version of these files and will that resolve my issue of not being able to debug from within Visual Studio.Net 2003. Thanks for your help

[Steven_L_Intel1]

CppEE.dll should be a 7.x.x.x. I know you said you did the repair but it does not seem as if you did.

First, uninstall the Intel Fortran Integrations into Microsoft Visual Studio. Then in Add/Remove Programs, select Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003 and click Change/Remove. On the screen that comes up, select item 2, Visual Studio.NET., then Repair/Reinstall.

After that is done, save a copy of NatDbgEE.dll and delete CppEE.dll. Now reinstall the Intel integration.

[Giel_H_]

Quoting - Steve Lionel (Intel)

CppEE.dll should be a 7.x.x.x. I know you said you did the repair but it does not seem as if you did.

First, uninstall the Intel Fortran Integrations into Microsoft Visual Studio. Then in Add/Remove Programs, select Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003 and click Change/Remove. On the screen that comes up, select item 2, Visual Studio.NET., then Repair/Reinstall.

After that is done, save a copy of NatDbgEE.dll and delete CppEE.dll. Now reinstall the Intel integration.

[Giel_H_]

With Intel Fortran version 11.1.048 for Windows update 2, the issue is back again. The remedy as proposed by Steve Lionel in reply #10 to post #9 of this issue.
Whatever I do, after the reinstall of the Intel Integration the NatDbgEE.dll versionis replaced by the latest version 11.

Could you please investigate the issue again?

[Steven_L_Intel1]

I have not seen any other reports of this. Which Visual Studio version are you using?

[Giel_H_]

Quoting - Steve Lionel (Intel)

I have not seen any other reports of this. Which Visual Studio version are you using?

Visual Studio.NET 2003

[Steven_L_Intel1]

For VS2003, it is correct that NatDbgEE.dll be replaced by the Intel version. What problem are you seeing?

[Giel_H_]

Quoting - Steve Lionel (Intel)

For VS2003, it is correct that NatDbgEE.dll be replaced by the Intel version. What problem are you seeing?

First I compilated the program and that succeeds.
When I try to start to the program within Visual Studio.Net 2003 (with or without use of the debugger), the following error message appears:

1. unable to start debugging

2. unable to start program: 'Debugprogram.exe'
(where program is the name of my executable and where I used a Debug configuration).

The cursive phrasingis correct in 1 and 2, the exact phrase in 2 (whether it is start or find) I cannot check now.

In case the Intel Fortran Integrations into Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2003 is not correct installed, I get a message that the Fortran integration is not correct installed and then I am asked whether I would like to use the Visual Studio 2008 Express evaluation version debugger. Whatever I choose next, I get the error messages 1 and 2.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

What are the file versions for CppDbgEE.dll, NatDbgEE.dll, ForDbgEE.dll and ForDbgSW.dll?

[Giel_H_]

Quoting - Steve Lionel (Intel)

What are the file versions for CppDbgEE.dll, NatDbgEE.dll, ForDbgEE.dll and ForDbgSW.dll?

Probably you mean CppEE.dll, because I don't have CppDbgEE.dll.

CppEE.dll versions 7.10.3077.0 and 9.129772.2003
NatDbgEE.dll versions 7.10.3077.0 and 11.1.4824.2003
ForDbgEE.dll, ForDbgSW.dll, and ForOps.dll (only) version 11.1.4824.2003

Note thatforNatDbgDM.dll I only have version 7.10.3077.0

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Why do you list two versions? Only the DLLs in the Common7PackagesDebugger folder are of interest.

[Giel_H_]

Quoting - Steve Lionel (Intel)

Why do you list two versions? Only the DLLs in the Common7PackagesDebugger folder are of interest.

I saved copies of the older versions as directed in post #8.