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Comment/question re: XP debug symbols

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by vabdmcneill

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The following sentence appeared in the article:
"The obtaining part of the equation is accomplished by simply downloading these symbols from Microsoft's Web site." I question the use of the phrase "simply downloading" when the size of the appropriate symbol download file (as recommended by Microsoft on their site) is 172MB. On a 56KB dial-up connection this would amount to a download duration of over 12 hours. Even for a cable modem connection I would assume that this would mean a significant download duration as well. Is there some sort of alternative arrangement available to me in this sort of situation? Any help regarding this problem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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by ariston

We really need to know exactly what you are trying to accomplish. Provide a little more detail and more help can be given.

Ariston Collander

by vabdmcneill

I was trying to follow the directions as listed in the item. When I attempted to download the recommended XP debug symbols file from the Microsoft website, I was surprised to see that it was 172 MB in size. I then calculated that it would take over 12 hours (at 56 KB) to finish that download request. My question then is: what alternatives might there be for obtaining the required XP debug symbols file. Thank you for your suggestions and solutions.

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