Some users have reported needing to fix a debugger error on Windows 11/10 PCs.
Consequently, apps and games for which that debugger error occurs dont start.
Does that same debugger fault signal pop up when you venture to launch certain software in Windows 11/10?
A lot of users have confirmed disabling that option fixed the debugger error for them.
This is how you could deselect theDebugcheckbox in MSConfig:
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Update Windows
The debugger error is more likely to occur on older Windows versions.
We recommend users upgrade their copy of Windows to the latest versions or install any available patch updates.
you’re able to check for updates in Windows as follows:
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McAfee and AVG are two third-party antivirus utilities more widely confirmed to cause this error.
However, try adding affected software to the exclusion (exceptions) list of whatever antivirus tool you have.
Our guide forsetting exclusions in Windows Securitytells you how to set up program exceptions for Windows built-in antivirus app.
Clean booting could remove a background app or service thats automatically starting and causing the issue.
Our guide toclean booting Windows 11provides full details about how to change the boot controls.
Restart Windows after youve disabled third-party startup items.
Then try launching apps and games for which the debugger error occurs to see if it’s fixed.
Uninstall GameGuard
GameGuard is anti-cheating software known to cause adebugger error for multiplayer games.
If you to fix the debugger error for games, uninstalling GameGuard could be a solution.
This is how it’s possible for you to uninstall GameGuard in Windows:
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There could be a fault with affected software packages that only reinstalling them will fix.
Then download the latest versions of the apps or games youve uninstalled from their websites to reinstall them.
Our guide forcreating restoration points in Windowstells you how to use the System Restore utility.
Note that System Restore needs to have been enabled before you needed to fix the debugger error.
Its no good turning on that utility and creating a restore point when it wasnt enabled beforehand.
Alternatively, choose the oldest restoration date available.
Resolution one is an especially widely confirmed fix for the debugger error we recommend users try first.
If MSConfigs debug mode isnt enabled, try applying the other resolutions in the order specified.
