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1) What is the "Enable Just My Code" setting ?
(Tools > Options)(Debugging, General)
The debugger will only display and step into your code and ignore all other code.
Your code is classified as any library that has a (.pdb) file.

2) What is a .pdb file ?
This is a Program DataBase files, also called a symbol file.
It maps identifiers and statements in your project's source code to corresponding identifiers and instructions in compiled apps.
These mapping files link the debugger to your source code, which enables debugging.

3) What is the "Just in Time" Debugging ?
(Tools > Options)(Debugging, Just-in Time)
When you use Just in Time debugging, Visual Studio can be automatically launched when an app running outside Visual Studio errors or crashes.