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Be sure to read this article also, if you haven't done so already: How to Ask For Help With a BSOD Problem



1. Copy any dmp files from C:\Windows\Minidump onto the desktop.

2. Select all of them, right-click on one, and click on Send To> New Compressed (zipped) Folder.

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3. Upload the zip folder to this site, rather than a third-party site such as RapidShare or MegaUpload. These sites tend to have wait periods and annoying ads for unregistered users.

On your next post, click on the paperclip icon in the editing bar. Depending on whether you are posting a quick reply or in the advanced editor, the icon may be found in either of these places:

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Please upload the folder in a new post, rather than editing a previous post, so the file does not get missed.


If you have gotten a BSOD, but the Minidump folder is empty, check to confirm that your system is configured to create a minidump.

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If you find a memory.dmp file in C:\Windows, we can analyze that too. Due to its size, you will need to upload it to a third-party site such as MegaUpload or RapidShare.

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