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Security Warning: Debugger Must Execute Untrusted Command

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This warning dialog box appears when you are using Source Server. It indicates that the command the debugger needs to execute to obtain source code is not in the list of trusted commands for Source Server contained in the srcsvr.ini file. If this is a valid command, you can add it to the srcsvr.ini file. Otherwise, you should not run it. For more information, see Use source servers.

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The debugger must execute the following untrusted command to obtain source code from the source server.

If the debug symbol file (*.pdb) is not from a known and trusted source, this command could be invalid or dangerous to run.

Do you want to run this command?

  • Text Box
    Command from the .pdb file to run.

  • Run
    Allow the command to run.

  • Don't Run
    Stop execution of command and downloading of the file from Source Server.

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Debugger Security

Other Resources

Specify Symbol (.pdb) and Source Files in the Visual Studio Debugger