Error Dbg Terminate Process 692 (0x2B4): How to Fix

The ERROR_DBG_TERMINATE_PROCESS comes with the following message 692 (0x2B4) Debugger terminated process, and it usually affects developers. However, if you encounter it, this guide will show you how to fix it.

How can I fix ERROR_DBG_TERMINATE_PROCESS?

Before trying anything else, restart your computer as it might help with the problem.

1. Check if the debugger is running

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Next, look for debugging processes such as WinDbg, OllyDbg, x64dbg, and Visual Studio Debugger.
3. If you find any of these processes, end them and restart the affected application.
   

You can check for debuggers with the command line:

1. Press the Windows key + S and type cmd. Choose Run as administrator.
   
2. Run the following command, but replace the processname with the name of the affected process: tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq processname.exe"
3. If the debugger is attached, you’ll need to end the process as shown above.

2. Disable Debugging Mode

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Run the following command:  bcdedit /debug off
3. Restart your PC.

3. Repair your system files

1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Run the following command: sfc /scannow
   
3. Once the scan is finished, check if the problem is still there.
4. If the issue persists, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   
5. Once the scan is finished, check if the problem is gone.

4. Check the logs

1. Press the Windows key + X and choose Event Viewer.
   
2. Next, navigate to Windows Logs and choose Application.
   
3. Look for any errors related to the terminated process.
4. Check for any warnings that have occurred before the error.
5. Try to pinpoint the issue and resolve it.

5. Other tips to try

1. Temporarily disable your antivirus. If this helps, add the affected program to the exceptions list.
2. Update the affected application. If the problem persists, try running it with administrative privileges or reinstall it.
3. Try performing a clean boot.

As you can see, ERROR_DBG_TERMINATE_PROCESS usually affects developers during the debugging process. If you encounter this issue, try disabling the debugger or repair the system files to fix it.

This isn’t the only debugger issue, and we wrote about Error_Dbg_Continue and ERROR_DBG_EXCEPTION_HANDLED in our previous guides, so don’t miss them.