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My system crashed and created a .dmp file. How do I open and read it to determine the cause of the crash?
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There is some info in the following thread on reading minidump files:
Also, if you want, can you zip up the minidump files in the C:\Windows\Minidump folder and make available (provide link) via Windows Live SkyDrive or similar site?
The following link has information on using Windows Live SkyDrive:
If you have problems zipping the minidump files copy the minidump files to another location such as a folder on the Desktop.
The first link provided is dead.
Try the following link for a good tutorial on reading dump files:
http://www.sevenforums.com/crash-lockup-debug-how/26584-configuring-debugging-tools.html
how to open dmp.file
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