How do I Create a Crash / Mini Dump manually for Windows based systems using Dr. Watson?
To enable Minidumps / Crash Dumps in Windows XP using Dr. Watson, follow the process given below:
Go to START > RUN and type "drwtsn32" (without the quotes) at the prompt and click "OK". This will open the Dr. Watson utility.
Apply the following settings:
Please note the location of the Crash Dump path so you can find the minidump later and then click "OK"
Finally, reproduce your crash. This will save a Minidump file in the previously defined crash dump path location.
The typical file name is "xxxxx.dmp"
Go to START > RUN and type "drwtsn32" (without the quotes) at the prompt and click "OK". This will open the Dr. Watson utility.
Apply the following settings:
- Crash Dump Type: Mini
- Check "Dump Symbol Table", "Dump All Thread Contexts", & "Create Crash Dump File"
- Set "Number Of Instructions" and "Number Of Errors To Save" to 50.
- Uncheck "Append To Existing Log"
Please note the location of the Crash Dump path so you can find the minidump later and then click "OK"
Finally, reproduce your crash. This will save a Minidump file in the previously defined crash dump path location.
The typical file name is "xxxxx.dmp"
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