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Access denied when trying to open .dmp files with WinDbg
A quick run down on where I'm at now:
I've been getting random BSODs, so I found out how to open .dmp files in the D:\Windows\minidump folder. I installed .Net 4.5 so I could install the Windows development kits, installed the kits, then I opened WinDbg and tried to open the folder. The pop up window informed me access was denied. I moved it to the desktop, tried again, same result.
After seeing access denied I did a search and found out about adding the registry hack that allows you to take ownership of a file. I added the hack, right click -> take ownership. No luck after having done so.
If I could get some help getting it open, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Edit: As posted below, from the directory with WinDbg.exe I ran it as an Administrator and it worked.
Last edited by wolfpax181; 10 Sep 2012 at 00:17. Reason: Posting solution on top of thread