Summary
This article describes how to use WinDbg to create a crash dump file in a Windows environment.
Resolution
To create a crash dump file using WinDbg:
1. Set the path to the symbols table. Note: You can do this before you start this procedure.a. Open WinDbg. Select File > Symbol File Path. The Symbol Path dialog box displays.
b. Enter:
srv*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
c. Close WinDbg and then enter Yes at the prompt to save base workspace information.
2. Select File > Attach to a Process. The Attach to Process dialog box displays.
a. Select a process (example: ssdatmgr.exe) and click OK. A command prompt window displays.
b. Run:
.dump /mf c:<filename>
c. To quit, enter q