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ERROR_WAKE_SYSTEM_DEBUGGER
What ERROR_WAKE_SYSTEM_DEBUGGER means
This is an informational control-flow status, not proof that an application failed. It records that the system debugger became active because of a debugger break request or configured interrupt.
Where it appears
- kernel debugging over network, USB, serial, or virtual transport
- manual break-in during driver investigation
- automated diagnostics that intentionally interrupt the target
Likely causes
- an operator issued a debugger break
- a configured debug key sequence or NMI occurred
- a test harness deliberately stopped the kernel
- platform management hardware generated the configured interrupt
What to collect
- debugger transcript and timestamp
- boot configuration showing whether kernel debugging is enabled
- the source of the break request
- system activity immediately before the debugger became active
How to respond
Resume execution when the break was intentional. If the machine unexpectedly enters the debugger, identify who enabled debugging and what generated the interrupt; do not treat this informational status as a retryable application error.
References
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