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description: "Learn more about: Using Task Manager"
title: "Using Task Manager"
ms.date: "11/04/2016"
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# Using Task Manager

One of the simplest ways to debug a service is through the use of the Task Manager. While the service is running, start the Task Manager and click the **Processes** tab. Right-click the name of the EXE and then click **Debug**. This launches Visual C++ attached to that running process. Now, click **Break** on the **Debug** menu to allow you to set breakpoints in your code. Click **Run** to run to your selected breakpoints.

## See also

[Debugging Tips](../atl/debugging-tips.md)