Microsoft KB Archive/182043

= INFO: PDB File Format Information Not Documented =

Q182043

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Visual C++, versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 4.0, 4.1
 * Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, versions 4.2, 5.0, 6.0
 * Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, versions 4.2, 5.0, 6.0
 * Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition, version 6.0

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SUMMARY
The Program Database File Format also known as PDB file format is not documented. This information is Microsoft proprietary.

MORE INFORMATION
The PDB file format information is extracted from the CodeView information in the object file. The linker uses it for incremental linking. The Visual C++ debugger uses this information during a debug session when symbolic debug information is stored in the PDB file.