How To Obtain Pre-built *debug* Version Of Python Library (e.g. Python27_d.dll) For Windows

Firstly, I should state that my current development environment is MSYS + mingw-w64 + ActivePython under Windows 7 and that on a normal day I am primarily a Linux developer. I am h

Solution 1:

I've just built CPython 2.7.5 in debug mode with Visual Studio 2012 Express (free).

I documented the process via wiki page: https://wiki.python.org/moin/VS2012

Solution 2:

The best way to create a debug version of Python under Windows is to use the Debug build in the Visual Studio projects that come with the Python source, using the compiler version needed for the specific Python release, i.e. VS 2008.

There may be other ways, but this is certainly the best way.

If you really need a 64-bit debug build also, the best way is to buy a copy of VS 2008 (i.e. not use the Express version). It may be possible to create an AMD64 debug build using the SDK 64-bit compiler, but again, using the officially-supported procedures is the best way.

Solution 3:

The libs can be aquired from the official Python site https://www.python.org/ftp/python/. Just navigate to the specific version you like and then download the respective installer. For installation you can call the installers like this :

your_installer.msi targetdir="the_path_to_your_directory_of_choice"

or simply Run them as Administrator.

You may also use the Python installer to download the debug symbols as well(use the webinstall version).