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How to: Start Spy++

You can start Spy++ either from Visual Studio or at a command prompt.

When you start Spy++, if a message is displayed to ask permission to make changes to the computer, click Yes.

Note

You can run only one instance of Spy++. If you try to run another instance, it just causes the currently running instance to get the focus.

To start Spy++ from Visual Studio

  • On the Tools menu, click Spy++.

    Because Spy++ runs independently, after you start it, you can close Visual Studio.

    Note

    When you log messages with Spy++, it may cause the operating system to perform more slowly.

To start Spy++ at a command prompt

  1. In a Command Prompt window, change directories to the folder that contains spyxx.exe. Typically, the path of this folder is ..\Visual Studio installation folder\Common7\Tools\.

  2. Type spyxx.exe and then press ENTER.

See Also

Reference

Using Spy++

Other Resources

Spy++ Views

Spy++ Reference