“Enable Minidump Files to Diagnose Blue Screens on LDPlayer PCs”
A blue screen error, also called a stop error or BSoD, can come from faulty drivers, failing hardware, or Windows bugs. A minidump is a small .dmp file that stores diagnostic data from the moment of the crash. Windows does not save minidump
Before You Start
Prerequisites: Administrator access to Windows.
Step-by-Step
- Use Win + S to search for sysdm.cpl, then press Enter. System Properties opens.
- Open the Advanced tab.
- Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.
- Select Write an event to the system log.
- Select Automatically restart.
- In the Write debugging information list, select Small memory dump (256 KB).
- Click OK.
- Restart the computer. The setting takes effect after the restart.
## Overview A blue screen error, also called a stop error or BSoD, can come from faulty drivers, failing hardware, or Windows bugs. A minidump is a small .dmp file that stores diagnostic data from the moment of the crash. Windows does not save minidumps by default, so turn this setting on before a crash occurs. This is a general Windows procedure and is not specific to LDPlayer.
## Why this works By default, Windows does not keep a minidump after a crash. The settings in this guide tell Windows to keep a small dump file, which can help identify a faulty driver or failing hardware. The setting takes effect after a restart.
## What to expect Nothing new appears until a crash happens. After a crash, the computer restarts if you chose automatic restart. A new .dmp file should appear in the folder listed in the Notes.
## Common mistakes
- Clicking OK without restarting. The setting does not apply until you restart.
- Expecting a file for a crash that happened before you changed the setting.
- Turning the setting on and assuming the PC is protected from blue screens. The setting only records data after a crash. It does not prevent one.
- Sharing the dump without reviewing it. A minidump can contain memory data from the moment of the crash.
## Reading the file This guide does not explain how to read a .dmp file. Windows analysis tools, or a support team, can review it. Note the time of the crash so you can match the file to what you were doing.
## When not to use this step If you plan to send the file to support, review it first and share it only with people you trust.
## Verify After the next crash, check the minidump folder listed in the notes below for a new .dmp file.
## Notes
- You can also open System Properties through Settings > System > About > Advanced system settings.
- On Windows 10 and later, the blue screen includes a QR code and stop code. You can search for those codes online. A minidump gives more detail for analysis.
- Minidumps are saved to %SystemRoot%\Minidump, which usually means C:\Windows\Minidump. You can change this folder, but keep the default if you can, because many diagnostic tools check it first.
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