Solved WinDbg unable to open minidump file

[Norm777]

Hi,

First post. I'm trying to find info on my many BSOD lately on my PC Win7 x64. I tried using Verify without luck, so now I have downloaded the Windows Kit WinDbg and set it up OK (it worked on a test file). However when I run it on my minidump I am told I don't have permission. I am am already logged in as the System Administrator, checking the properties on the minidump shows I should have the proper authority.

Can anyone suggest what to do next?

 

[richc46]

Perhaps this thread will help
http://www.sevenforums.com/bsod-help-support/289122-you-dont-have-permission-open-file.html

 

[Golden]

Try copying the .dmp file out of C:\Windows\Minidump to another folder created on C:, then opening it with WinDBG.

 

[Norm777]

Actually I do have permission, I ran WinDbg as Administrator but it still complained.

 

[Norm777]

Now this was more promising, I was able to open a minidump file I copied to my desktop. I had to set the file type to all files first before it could see the minidump, then it opened it in a separate window in WinDbg. I have WinDbg associated with the minidump as I can double click on the minidump on my desktop and it opens, again as a separate window within the WinDbg window. I have the symbols set up according to the link in the first reply I got. I assume somehow it should open in the WinDbg and not a separate window within WinDbg, or at least the file is in a window placed over the WinDbg window - nice a squarely lined up so the top of the new window is just under the WinDbg toolbar. Also, when opening from WInDbg it defaults to a file type that doesn't recognize the minidump, the only way I can get it to recognize the minidump is to set the file type to 'All Types'. I am a complete rookie when it comes to debugging and this is my first ever attempt to find and fix my multiple BSOD's. Thanks