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From: "mritunjay kumar" <
[email protected]>
Subject: dumping error
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 05:46:54 -0700
Actually i want to know that why dumping of physical
memory happens. What is the the best solution to prevent
from dumping error.
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When Windows encounters a critical error (one that causes OS instability
such that it must shutdown) you get the infamous BSOD, offically known as a
"Bugcheck".
If you machine is configured to do so, it will dump physical memory
(creating a .dmp file) based on the configuration of the system (mini,
kernel, or full dump).
This .dmp file is what you need to debug in order to understand what was
happening in kernel mode memory that caused the instability.
To prevent bugchecks, use perfect software ;-)
Bugchecks are usually caused by buggy/corrupt software. They can also be
caused be incompatible driver/service settings, and by faulty hardware.
To learn how to find out WHY the bugcheck happened, spend some time
learning about debugging:
**** LINKS ****
Bugcheck Codes and Info:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/ddtools/hh/
ddtools/bcintro_3dkj.asp
Debugging Tools Download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7c6ec49c-a8f7-4323-
b583-6a7a6aeb5e66&displaylang=en
Debugging Tools and Symbols: Getting Started
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/debugstart.mspx
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