Specify the Location of the Dump File (Windows NT/2000/XP)
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This tweak allows you to specify the path and filename to use when creating a crash dump file.
Open your registry and find the key below.
Create a new Expanded String value, or modify the existing value called 'CrashDumpFile' using the settings below.
Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
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|  | (Default) | REG_SZ | (value not set) | |
| | CrashDumpFile | REG_SZ | "C:\WINNT\DUMP\APP.DMP" | |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DrWatson |  |
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| Settings: |
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DrWatson]
Name: CrashDumpFile
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ (Expanded String Value)
Value: File Location
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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.
Last Modified: March 27, 2002
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