Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols
What is Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols?
You must have symbol information when you debug applications with various Microsoft tools. Symbol files provide a footprint of the functions that are contained in executable files and dynamic-link libraries (DLLs). Additionally, symbol files can present a roadmap of the function calls that lead to the point of failure. For example, you must have the symbols when you dump call stacks inside a debugger.
Overview
The most used version is 7601, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package is about 1.34 MB (1,407,508 bytes) when donwloaded.
Program details
URL: support.microsoft.com/kb/311503
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{68ADAEAA-DABD-45C1-9CC2-F995407549CD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.34 MB
Language: English (United States)
How do I remove Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols?
You can uninstall Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Windows Debugging Symbols.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 72%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #2,680
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
84.03% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.34% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.05% |
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| Windows XP |
0.56% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.52% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.93% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.13% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.28% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.16% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.64% |
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Geography
46.17% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.17% |
| Germany |
8.98% |
| United Kingdom |
4.43% |
| France |
4.01% |
| Italy |
3.35% |
| Canada |
2.86% |
| Brazil |
2.46% |
| Netherlands |
2.25% |
| Spain |
1.70% |
| Australia |
1.59% |
| Sweden |
1.32% |
| India |
1.28% |
| Russia |
1.17% |
| Poland |
1.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.52% |
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| Dell |
21.95% |
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| Acer |
20.77% |
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| ASUS |
8.47% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.64% |
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| Toshiba |
5.25% |
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| Samsung |
3.22% |
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| Lenovo |
2.24% |
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| Medion |
1.75% |
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| Intel |
1.14% |
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| Sony |
1.06% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.39% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.49% |
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| ASUS All Series |
4.33% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.06% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.01% |
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