CrashDumpFile
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DrWatson
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_SZ |
File path & name |
%windrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson\user.dmp |
Description
Specifies the location of the crash dump file for Dr. Watson for Windows. The crash dump file is a binary file that is created when a program stops abnormally. The crash dump file can be interpreted by the Windows Debugger.
All users must have permission to read and write to the crash dump file. By default, the crash dump file is named user.dmp and resides in the root of the system directory.
This entry is used only when the value of CreateCrashDump is 1.
Change Method
To change the value of this entry, enter a file name in the Crash Dump text box in Dr. Watson for Windows. To start Dr. Watson for Windows, from the Start menu, click Run, and then type drwtsn32.
Activation Method
This entry appears in the registry when you run Dr. Watson for Windows or when it runs automatically.