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Abhishek_Pradha
Level 2
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:
  • 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"

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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"


Comments
Nel_Ramos
Level 4
thanks for the information..
by the way, where do we use this?
havent tried this before..
thanks..
Paul_Mapacpac
Level 3
You will need the Microsoft Debugger Tool to view these dmp files.
Kadoneng
Not applicable
could we have the MS debugger Paul..
thanks
Paul_Mapacpac
Level 3
Here it is http://www.microsoft.com/DOWNLOADS/details.aspx?FamilyID=28bd5941-c458-46f1-b24d-f60151d875a3&displaylang=en
Vikram_Kumar-SA
Level 5
Employee Accredited
This helps in BSOD or hang cases
Santosh_C
Not applicable
Employee Accredited
Thanks Abhishek,

This information is very helpful in BSOD cases as Vikram mentioned.
Please keep sharing such info.....

Thanks :)
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‎06-16-2009 10:32 AM
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