Debugger "Runs" instead of "Steps"

Question

Hi all,

I'm having an issue debugging a c# application.

It's multithreaded WPF and not doing anything particularly complex.

The problem is that I am trying to debug a function launched by a thread, but after a few steps or if I linger too long before stepping, the program runs instead of taking a step. The issue does not always occur in the same spot. Sometimes I get further, something less.

Is there a setting I need to toggle in order to stop my debugging being interrupted?

All the code I want to view is my own and available as source as a referenced project.

This is really frustrating as it is limiting the progress I can make.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Just an addition, it doesn't seem to matter where in the code I am. It happens EVERYWHERE in the app, not just the function in question. What is this?

EDIT: More addition...
I have recently installed SP1 for visual studio 2008 nad did not have the issue prior (although I am uncertain if was always like this under SP1).

Answer 2

I have the same problem, only after the install of Service Pack 1. I have a machine without the service pack and I can step into every method with F11. After the service pack it randomly ignores F10/F11 and breakpoints and just runs.  I had the same problem with thebeta of service pack 1.

Answer 3

Hi,

I believe you are running into a known issue. You can find the details at http://blogs.msdn.com/greggm/archive/2005/11/18/494648.aspx and it also points out how to disable funcevals.

Azeem Khan
VS Debugger.

Answer 4

I am having the same issue when debugging an ASP.NET application. I'm actually stepping into a web service that is called from an external command line utility.

This is too bad, as this is a show stopper. This never happened before SP1 was installed.

Till a hotfix for this is up, how to properly uninstall SP1?

Edmund