CreateCrashDump
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_DWORD |
0 | 1 |
1 |
Description
Specifies whether Dr. Watson for Windows creates a binary crash dump file when a program stops abnormally. The crash dump file can be interpreted by the Windows Debugger.
If the value of this entry is 1, then the location of the crash dump file must appear in the value of the CrashDumpFile entry. By default, the crash dump file is named user.dmp and is in the system root directory.
Change Method
To change the value of this entry, use the Create Crash Dump File option 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.