gdb: “No symbol table is loaded”

Question

I keep getting this error mesage when trying to add a breakpoint in gdb.

I\'ve used these commands to compile:

gcc -g main.c utmpib2.c -o main.o
and:         


        

Answer 1

I have the same problem and I followed this Post, it solved my problem.

Follow the following 2 steps:

1. Make sure the optimization level is -O0
2. Add -ggdb flag when compiling your program

Good luck!