Minidump Files Location Exclusive Page

C:\Windows\Minidump

The primary location for Windows minidump files is the folder. These files, which end with the .dmp extension, are generated by the system when a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or critical crash occurs to help diagnose the cause. Common File Locations

In this folder, you will usually find files with the .dmp extension, typically named with the date and a sequence number (e.g., 043024-12453-01.dmp ). The "Memory.dmp" Exception minidump files location exclusive

• User-mode process crashes: %LocalAppData%\CrashDumps (or C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\CrashDumps) when enabled via registry or WER.
• Windows Error Reporting (WER): %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive and ReportQueue hold reports; minidumps can be inside subfolders.
• System (kernel) crash dumps: C:\Windows\Minidump (for small kernel minidumps) or C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP (full RAM dump).
• Browser or app-specific dumps: Application folders (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Steam) or vendor crash servers; paths vary by app.
• Custom locations: Developers can configure via registry or APIs (MiniDumpWriteDump) to write dumps anywhere the process has permission.

• Application-level control

  How to analyze (quick guide)

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  If you want to force minidumps exclusively, select "Small memory dump" and ensure the dump path is exactly: %SystemRoot%\Minidump Steam) or vendor crash servers