Where Does Windows Save Crash Dumps?
Windows Minidump folder and MEMORY.DMP location after a blue screen, plus per app CrashDumps.
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After a blue screen, Windows writes a small .dmp file into C:\Windows\Minidump named by date. Full memory dumps go to C:\MEMORY.DMP when that option is on.
Per app crashes land separately under CrashDumps in Local AppData. Dump settings live in System Properties, Startup and Recovery, which decides minidump versus full.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
C:\Windows\Minidump
Needs admin to open. Full dumps at C:\MEMORY.DMP (overwritten each crash). App crashes under %LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashDumps when that capture is enabled.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no Minidump folder after my blue screen?
Dumps were off, the disk ran out during the crash, or an SSD with fast reboot skipped writing. Check Startup and Recovery settings for the dump type.
How do I read a .dmp file?
Open it in WinDbg (Microsoft Store) and run the automatic analyze command. It usually names the faulting driver on the first screen.
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