.remote (Create Remote.exe Server)

The .remote command starts a Remote.exe Server, enabling a remote connection to the current debugging session.

.remote session

Parameters

session
Specifies a name that you give to the debugging session.

Environment

You can use the .remote command in KD and CDB, but you cannot use it in WinDbg.

Item Description
Modes User mode, kernel mode
Targets Live, crash dump
Platforms All

Additional Information

For more information about how to use Remote.exe Servers and Remote.exe Clients, see Remote Debugging Through Remote.exe.

Remarks

The .remote command creates a Remote.exe process and turns the current debugger into a Remote.exe Server. This server enables a Remote.exe Client to connect to the current debugging session.