{"id":63073,"date":"2024-05-06T15:01:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=63073"},"modified":"2025-05-13T18:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T18:49:30","slug":"how-to-open-and-read-dmp-files-after-a-bsod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-open-and-read-dmp-files-after-a-bsod\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Open and Read .DMP Files After a BSOD?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dump files contain things happening in your computer memory during a crash, including likely causes and problematic files. Over time, I have used these files to determine whether I needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/roll-back-drivers-in-windows-10\/\">roll back device drivers <\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">repair system files<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll show you everything you need to know about dump files and how to read them. You\u2019ll also learn how to use the Windows driver verifier to configure Windows to create the necessary .dmp file to troubleshoot BSODs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can read more about BSODs and their causes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/causes-of-bsod-on-windows-10-8-8-1\/\">Windows stop code guide<\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Are System Error Memory Dump Files?<\/h2>\n<p>Windows generates memory dump files whenever it crashes due to a critical error, such as a bug check (BSOD) error.<\/p>\n<p>These files contain snapshots of your computer memory at the moment of the crash. It includes important information, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Programs and processes running at the time of the crash;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Drivers loaded to the system memory when the crash happened;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The malfunctioning file connected to the error;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Names and brief descriptions of the error messages and codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dump files have the .dmp extension and you can only read them using specialized software .<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">What is a BSOD?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">BSODs are critical Windows errors that crash the entire system due to hardware or driver issues. You can learn more by reading our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/find-out-the-cause-of-event-manager-bsod\/\"> finding the causes of BSOD errors<\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3><strong>Types of .dmp Files<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are various types of dump files that contain different information. You\u2019ll be selecting a specific type of file when configuring Windows to create crash dumps. Let\u2019s go through them:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Complete Memory Dump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/drivers\/debugger\/complete-memory-dump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Complete Memory Dump <\/a> is the largest of the dump files. It contains everything loaded onto the system\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-ram-speed-size-and-type\/\">RAM <\/a>. That means it takes up a significant chunk of storage space. However, it provides the most comprehensive information compared to other types of dump files.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Active Memory Dump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/drivers\/debugger\/active-memory-dump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Active Memory Dump <\/a> is a filtered version of the Complete Memory Dump file. It includes only the memory pages considered relevant for troubleshooting to reduce file size and declutter information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Kernel Memory Dump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This file contains only information related to memory used by Windows\u2019 core (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educative.io\/answers\/what-is-windows-kernel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">kernel <\/a>). It is smaller than the Complete Memory Dump but provides critical data. However, it does not include information from the user-dedicated memory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Small Memory Dump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Also called <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/drivers\/debugger\/small-memory-dump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Minidump <\/a>, this is the most compact dump file type. It stores only essential information about the crash, including stop codes, a list of loaded drivers, and basic details of running processes.<\/p>\n<p>While other dump files can be found in %systemroot%\\MEMORY.DMP, you can find Small Memory Dumps in the %systemroot%\\Minidump folder.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Open .dmp Files<\/h2>\n<p>Your computer can only create and save memory dump files if you turn on the settings. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the Start menu and type advanced system settings.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>View advanced system settings<\/i> in the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/View-advanced-system-settings.png\" alt=\"Click on View advanced system settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>When you see the <i>System Properties <\/i> window, go to the <i>Advanced <\/i> tab and click <i>Settings <\/i> under <i>Start-up and Recovery <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/System-properties-advanced.png\" alt=\"Select system properties advanced\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, go to the <i>System failure <\/i> section and select <i>Automatic memory dump <\/i> under <i>Write debugging information <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/automatic-memory-dump.png\" alt=\"Go to the System failure section and select Automatic memory dump under Write debugging information\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The \u201cAutomatic memory dump\u201d option creates the Kernel Memory Dump file we discussed above. However, it allows Windows to manage your virtual memory. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>OK <\/i> and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The next time your computer shows a stop code and crashes, it automatically saves a dump file in your Windows root folder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Where are dump files located?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can open the Run dialog box (press Win + R), type %systemroot%, and hit Enter. After the folder opens, look for MEMORY.DMP or Minidump. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>Opening the dump file involves using a specialized software application, such as Microsoft\u2019s WinDbg, to read and analyze it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Read .dmp Files<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to read Windows dump files and analyze them using WinDbg and BlueScreenView. Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<h3>Using WinDbg<\/h3>\n<p>WinDbg is Microsoft\u2019s main debugging tool that helps developers find errors within their drivers and applications. It used to be part of Microsoft\u2019s SDK (Software Development Kit), but it is now available as a standalone program that anyone can use to read and analyze Windows dump files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to read the dump file using WinDbg:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to the Microsoft Store and search for WinDbg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-Microsoft-Store.png\" alt=\"Head to the Microsoft Store and search for WinDbg \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <i>Get <\/i>button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Get-WinDbg-Microsoft-Store.png\" alt=\"Click the Get button \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After the program is installed, open the Start menu, search for it, and run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-Run-as-Admin.png\" alt=\"After the program is installed, open the Start menu, search for it, and run it as an administrator \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After WinDbg opens, click <i>File <\/i> in the top-left corner, select <i>Start debugging <\/i>, and click <i>Open dump file <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right side of the window and click the <i>Browse<\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-start-debugging.png\" alt=\"Select Start debugging\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the location where Windows saved the .dmp file and double-click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dmp-file-location-Windows.png\" alt=\"Go to the location where Windows saved the .dmp file and double-click it \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <i>Open <\/i> button after selecting the file and allow the application to load it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-connect-to-remote-debugger.png\" alt=\"Click the Open button after selecting the file and allow the application to load it \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, go to the command line at the bottom of the page, type !analyze -v, and hit the Enter button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-analyze-command.png\" alt=\"Now, go to the command line at the bottom of the page, type !analyze -v, and hit the Enter button \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Allow the process to complete, as it may take a while, depending on the size of your dump file. The progress bar at the bottom of the window should indicate when the application finishes the analysis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to analyze the Windows dump file in WinDbg:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the analysis is complete, WinDbg will display a block of text in the <i>Command <\/i> tab. It starts under <i>Bugcheck Analysis<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You&#8217;ll find the name of the BSOD, alongside a short description. In my case, it\u2019s the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL stop code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL-stop-code.png\" alt=\"You'll find the name of the BSOD, alongside a short description. In my case, it\u2019s the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL stop code \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down through the page until you see SYMBOL_NAME, MODULE_NAME, IMAGE_VERSION, e.t.c.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The MODULE_NAME indicates the name of the affected service, and the IMAGE_NAME indicates the affected file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WinDbg-MODULE_NAME.png\" alt=\"WinDbg MODULE_NAME\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Using BlueScreenView<\/h3>\n<p>BlueScreenView is a freeware application with an easy-to-use interface. It allows you to drag and drop your dump file and automatically displays its information without extra input.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to read your dump file in Windows 11 and Windows 10 using BlueScreenView:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nirsoft.net\/utils\/blue_screen_view.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nirsoft\u2019s BlueScreenView webpage <\/a> and scroll to the bottom to download the tool. Downloading the ZIP package is the fastest way.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Extract the ZIP file and double-click BlueScreenView.exe to open the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BlueScreenView-zip-file.png\" alt=\"Extract the ZIP file and double-click BlueScreenView.exe to open the program \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If your dump file is in your C:\/Windows folder, the tool will automatically load it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">However, you can open a separate folder, locate the dump file, and drag it to the BlueScreenView window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can also press CTRL + O to open the <i>Advanced Options<\/i> window. Here, you can choose the <i>Load a single MiniDump file<\/i> option, click the <i>Browse<\/i> button, select your dump file, and click <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BlueScreenView-load-a-single-MiniDump-file.png\" alt=\"BlueScreenView load a single MiniDump file\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>How to analyze the dump file in BlueScreenView:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should now see everything you need to know in the top section of the window, including <i>Time <\/i>, <i>Bug Check String <\/i> (BSOD name), <i>Bug Check Code <\/i>, and <i>Caused By Driver <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <i>Filename<\/i> section will highlight the specific file that caused the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BlueScreenView-Filename.png\" alt=\"BlueScreenView Filename\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The file and BSOD name should direct your next steps.<\/p>\n<h2>Using Windows Driver Verifier to Create Dump Files<\/h2>\n<p>If you only recently configured Windows to create dump files after critical errors, you have to wait for the blue screen or system crash to happen again before you can get the dump file. However, you don\u2019t have to wait if the problem is caused by a driver.<\/p>\n<p>You can run <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/drivers\/devtest\/driver-verifier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows Driver Verifier <\/a> to help you troubleshoot drivers and create the dump file. Verifier is a built-in program that monitors drivers. You can run it to check for improper driver behavior so that you can figure out the cause of a blue screen error.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">It\u2019s important that you save important files and create a system restore point, as Driver Verifier will likely crash your system to create the dump file. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the Start icon on your taskbar and select <i>Run<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type verifier in the dialogue box and click <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Run-verifier.png\" alt=\"Type verifier in the dialogue box and click <i>OK<\/i>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <i>Yes <\/i> in the UAC dialog to run Driver Verifier Manager.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Create custom settings (for code developers)<\/i> and click <i>Next<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Driver-Verifier-Manager-create-custom-settings.png\" alt=\"Select Create custom settings (for code developers) and click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check every option in the next window except <i>DDI compliance checking <\/i> and <i>Randomized low resources simulation <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Driver-Verifier-Manager-select-individual-settings-from-this-full-list.png\" alt=\"Driver Verifier Manager select individual settings from this full list\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Next <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <i>Select driver names from a list<\/i> and click <i>Next<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Driver-Verifier-Manager-select-driver-names-from-a-list.png\" alt=\"Choose Select driver names from a list and click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the driver list appears, select every option except <i>Microsoft Corporation drivers<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Finish <\/i> and restart Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After restarting your computer, Driver Verifier will now run in the background to test your drivers. You can run the same programs that crashed it earlier to check if the problem recurs.<\/p>\n<p>Use the methods shown above to read the dump file created after the crash. If the crash does not occur, then a system file or Windows driver likely caused the BSOD.<\/p>\n<h2>Easily Read Dump Files in Windows<\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019ve noticed, the process is not too complicated. You can go through Microsoft\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/drivers\/debugger\/bug-check-code-reference2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bug Check Code Reference <\/a> page to read about the BSOD error you saw in the dump file. Remember to keep your drivers up to date, keep malware away, and perform regular PC maintenance to avoid BSODs. Head to the comments section below to tell us whether you successfully read your crash dump file.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>What is a memory dump?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">A memory dump is a file containing a snapshot of your computer\u2019s memory, detailing the events of a crash. It helps you diagnose the cause of the problem. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span>Can I delete dump files (.dmp files) to free up space?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">Yes, you can delete older dump files to free up space, especially if the underlying cause of that crash has been resolved. Windows will automatically create new ones if your system crashes in the future. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span>How to delete .dmp files?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">You can delete dump files like any other file. Go to C:\\Windows to find and erase them. You can also go to C:\\Windows\\Minidump to delete Small Memory Dump files. However, you can delete these files automatically if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-4\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-4\"><span>What should I do if there is no dump file found after a BSOD?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">Check your Windows settings to ensure crash dump creation is enabled. You\u2019ll find the settings at <i>System Properties (search in the Start menu) &gt; Advanced tab &gt; Startup and Recovery <\/i>. You can also use the Driver Verifier Manager application to force a crash and allow Windows to create the dump file. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t have to be a software engineer to read .dmp files created after a system crash. 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