What is "windows 7 debugging symbols"?


  1. Mazen
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    What is "windows 7 debugging symbols"?


    Hey, can someone explain what is "windows 7 debugging symbols"?

    and i have another question, Is there a difference between the RTM and Retail versions of windows 7?
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  3. torrentg
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    They're used to try to determine the cause of bsod (major system errors.)

    No difference.
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  4. Mazen
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    Thanks man...
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