| Windows 7: Cannot Open Mini Dump Files |
17 Nov 2011
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#1 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
Cannot Open Mini Dump Files Whenever I try to open or look at a mini dump file, the symbol for the file looks like the media center symbol. When I click on the symbol, media center opens. I have uninstalled my debugger (reads the mini dumps) to no avail. Any help?
Moderators, please, do not move this post since the advice of the BSOD people is needed. | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
17 Nov 2011
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#2 | | Win 8 Release candidate 8400 |
Hate having to ask but have you associated "DMP" files with Windbg in cpanel?
Last edited by zigzag3143; 18 Nov 2011 at 02:41 AM..
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx OS Win 8 Release candidate 8400 CPU 2@2.4 Memory 4 gigs Graphics Card Nvidia 9600M Sound Card HD built-in Monitor(s) Displays 17" Wxga Screen Resolution 1440x900 Cooling none Internet Speed 45Mb down 5Mb up |
17 Nov 2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Pro-x64 South Texas |
"WinDbg" | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Built 2/11/2011 OS Windows 7 Pro-x64 CPU i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo Motherboard Intel DH67BL-B3 Memory 8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333 Graphics Card Integrated Intel HD 2000 Sound Card Integrated Intel 10.1 HD, RealTek ALC892 Monitor(s) Displays Asus LCD VH222H, Haier HL24XSL2a Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech EX100 Wireless Mouse Logitech EX100 Wireless PSU Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold Modular Case Rosewill Defender Cooling Stock CPU, Four 120mm case fans, PCH fan added Hard Drives Crucial C300-128Gb,
Western Digital WD5002AALX - 500Gb,
Western Digital WD7501AALS - 750Gb Internet Speed 2.5/1.5 Mbs Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Other Info Antec Veris Premier-Multimedia IR Station,
Cyber Accoustics-3602 Speakers,
AFT XM-5U Card Reader,
Hauppauge TV-HVR-2250,
Sony LX300 USB Turntable |
17 Nov 2011
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#4 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |

Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143 Hate having to ask but have you associated "DMP" files with Windb in cpanel? Yes, I did Ken and it solved the media center problem, but still cannot open the files. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
18 Nov 2011
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#5 | | Win 8 Release candidate 8400 |
Figured
what happens? do you get an error?
What has changed from when it did work till now? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx OS Win 8 Release candidate 8400 CPU 2@2.4 Memory 4 gigs Graphics Card Nvidia 9600M Sound Card HD built-in Monitor(s) Displays 17" Wxga Screen Resolution 1440x900 Cooling none Internet Speed 45Mb down 5Mb up |
18 Nov 2011
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#6 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
Nothing has changed. I wanted to do a BSOD in Vista. I noticed right away that the minidump icons on the reports submitted by the OP was different, it looked like the icon for media center. I clicked on it and media center openend. I went to Associations and noticed that .dmp was openend by media center. I changed the association. Now, the media center icon is gone, but replaced by an icon that I do not recognized. When I click on it the .dmp and begins to open, but then it says that it is not a legal 32 procedure. I have 64 bit Seven. Will you be kind enough to give me the links to install Windbg? I tried to reinstall, but to no avail. Perhaps, if I used different links. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
20 Nov 2011
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#7 | | Win 8 Release candidate 8400 |

Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 Nothing has changed. I wanted to do a BSOD in Vista. I noticed right away that the minidump icons on the reports submitted by the OP was different, it looked like the icon for media center. I clicked on it and media center openend. I went to Associations and noticed that .dmp was openend by media center. I changed the association. Now, the media center icon is gone, but replaced by an icon that I do not recognized. When I click on it the .dmp and begins to open, but then it says that it is not a legal 32 procedure. I have 64 bit Seven. Will you be kind enough to give me the links to install Windbg? I tried to reinstall, but to no avail. Perhaps, if I used different links. Sorry Rich here it one. Debugging Tools for Windows 64-bit Version
Also that error is generated sometimes on mine as well when the symbol directory and the app directory aren't in path. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx OS Win 8 Release candidate 8400 CPU 2@2.4 Memory 4 gigs Graphics Card Nvidia 9600M Sound Card HD built-in Monitor(s) Displays 17" Wxga Screen Resolution 1440x900 Cooling none Internet Speed 45Mb down 5Mb up |
21 Nov 2011
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#8 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
Thanks Ken, but tried that one already and did not work. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
21 Nov 2011
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#9 | | Windows 7 Pro-x64 South Texas |
Where did you install the Debugger? Did you let it defaut to Program Files?
What happens when you double-click WinDbg.exe? Does it start? | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Built 2/11/2011 OS Windows 7 Pro-x64 CPU i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo Motherboard Intel DH67BL-B3 Memory 8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333 Graphics Card Integrated Intel HD 2000 Sound Card Integrated Intel 10.1 HD, RealTek ALC892 Monitor(s) Displays Asus LCD VH222H, Haier HL24XSL2a Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech EX100 Wireless Mouse Logitech EX100 Wireless PSU Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold Modular Case Rosewill Defender Cooling Stock CPU, Four 120mm case fans, PCH fan added Hard Drives Crucial C300-128Gb,
Western Digital WD5002AALX - 500Gb,
Western Digital WD7501AALS - 750Gb Internet Speed 2.5/1.5 Mbs Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Other Info Antec Veris Premier-Multimedia IR Station,
Cyber Accoustics-3602 Speakers,
AFT XM-5U Card Reader,
Hauppauge TV-HVR-2250,
Sony LX300 USB Turntable |
21 Nov 2011
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#10 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
It does begin to start bug very quickly I see a notice that this is not a permitted action. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 Cannot Open Mini Dump Files problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:02 AM. | |