C# Error CS2036 – The /pdb option requires that the /debug option also be used

C# Error

CS2036 – The /pdb option requires that the /debug option also be used

Reason for the Error & Solution

The /pdb option requires that the /debug option also be used.

Program database files are only generated for debug builds. The /pdb option is therefore meaningless in a retail build.

To correct this error

• Add the /debug compiler option.

• Remove the /pdb compiler option.

Example

The following example generates CS2036 when it is compiled with the /pdb option but not the /debug option:

// cs2036.cs  
// Compile with: /pdb  
// CS2036  
class Test  
{  
    public static int Main()  
    {  
        return 1;  
    }  
}