What is a dump file?

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I've heard the term memory dump file or dump file being used? I was wondering what it means?

I've gathered that it may be something to do with error messages or errors.
 

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Stuff in RAM automatically gets wiped when you shut down or reboot. The dump file saves that info to your hard drive when the system crashes so you can analyze it after rebooting and are up and running again.

For a once-in-a-blue-moon BSOD a person might not care. When BSODs get to be a frequent event it makes it worth analyzing the problem so you can put an end to it. :)
 

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Stuff in RAM automatically gets wiped when you shut down or reboot. The dump file saves that info to your hard drive when the system crashes so you can analyze it after rebooting and are up and running again.

For a once-in-a-blue-moon BSOD a person might not care. When BSODs get to be a frequent event it makes it worth analyzing the problem so you can put an end to it. :)

Read this, as well

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73046-crash-reports-read.html
 
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4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3
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Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G
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Integrated
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Dell P2417H
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1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung EVO 850 120GB / Toshiba DT01ACA050 1TB 7200prm 32MB
PSU
Riotoro Onyx 750W
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NZXT H500 Black-Red
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Stock CPU + NZXT 120mm + 2x120mm red fans
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Modecom Volcano Lanparty
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Asus ROG Gladius / DeepCool E-Pad Plus
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DOCSIS 50/3 Mbit
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Google Chrome
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