strange command in XP Pro

[Farooq]

When I run msconfig to see what is booting up I find a command line:

%systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k

What is this?


thanks

FGA

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Creates a .dmp file that can be analyzed if there is a system failure at
boot.

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

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[Wayne]

Name: dumprep 0 -kordumprep 0 -u
Command: dumprep 0 -kdumprep 0 -u
Status: N
Description: Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these
by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the
Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the
bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow
and then select 'None' - OK your way out

 

[Farooq]

So I dont have to worry about it being a problem then?

thanks for the input!

FGA