diff --git a/PCbuild/kill_python.vcproj b/PCbuild/kill_python.vcproj
index 9f21ad59bf0..9f11075a0aa 100644
--- a/PCbuild/kill_python.vcproj
+++ b/PCbuild/kill_python.vcproj
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@
 			/>
 			<Tool
 				Name="VCLinkerTool"
+				OutputFile="$(OutDir)\$(ProjectName)_d.exe"
 				SubSystem="1"
 			/>
 			<Tool
@@ -116,6 +117,7 @@
 			/>
 			<Tool
 				Name="VCLinkerTool"
+				OutputFile="$(OutDir)\$(ProjectName)_d.exe"
 				SubSystem="1"
 			/>
 			<Tool