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What is vsjitdebugger.exe & How to Fix Its Application Errors?

Learn how to fix the vsjitdebugger.exe application error

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many of our readers have reported coming across the vsjitdebugger.exerelated runtime errorson their PC and they are confused about what is causing this problem.

In this guide, we have shared all the details that you need to know about the vsjitdebugger.exe file and how you can fix its application errors.

What is vsjitdebugger.exe?

The vsjitdebugger.exe file belongs to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. The full form of vsjitdebugger.exe is Visual Studio Just-In-Time Debugger and is published by Microsoft.

The file is usually located inside theC:\Windows\System32folder. However, do note that it is not a Windows core system file, and if a problem exists, it can be removed from the PC.

Some of the vsjitdebugger.exe errors that you could come across are:

You will come across the vsjitdebugger.exe errors more commonly during the startup and sometimes occurring randomly.

How can I resolve vsjitdebugger.exe application errors?

1. Tweak the registry

The DbgManagedDebugger key in the registry is responsible for automatically running the debugger. If you are facing vsjitdebugger.exe application errors then as suggested by our users, you can tweak the registry key and change the value to 0.

We also have a guide that explains how you can fixcorrupt registry files in 5 waysin Windows 10 and 11. You can also read our list of thebest registry cleanersto use in 2023.

2. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

Reinstalling the Visual C++ Redistributable has helped several users fix the vsjitdebugger.exe application error. You should also try as there are chances some important files might be corrupt for the version you have installed.

3. Run SFC and DISM scans

You can try running the SFC and DISM commands as it will help you resolve the vsjitdebugger.exe application error.

Chances are some important files are missing from your computer that requires the vsjitdebugger.exe file to run properly. If theSFC scan isn’t working, then you can apply the solutions mentioned in our guide to resolve the problem.

4. Perform a system restore

For some users, the vsjitdebugger.exe application error was resolved by restoring the system back to a state when everything was working normally.

But do note that the system restore will work, only if you already have a system restore point created on your PC. To learn that, you can read the guide on how you cancreate a system restore point.

Besides, if nothing works then as a last resort, we would suggest you reinstall Windows OS. We have already created a guide that explains how you canreinstall Windows 11 in 2 easy steps.

That is it from us in this guide. Some of our readers also question aboutwhat is view.exe fileand whether or not you should remove it from your computer. You can read the guide to know more about it.

You can also read out guide that explainswhat is write.exe and what it does. We have also mentioned some solutions on how to deal with write.exe problems.

Do let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions fixed the vsjitdebugger.exe application error.

What is vsjitdebugger.exe & How to Fix Its Application Errors?#

What is vsjitdebugger.exe?#

How can I resolve vsjitdebugger.exe application errors?#

1. Tweak the registry#

2. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables#

3. Run SFC and DISM scans#

4. Perform a system restore#