| Dump Type | Location | File Size | |-----------|----------|------------| | Small memory dump (mini) | C:\Windows\Minidump | ~256 KB – 1 MB | | Kernel memory dump | C:\Windows\Memory.dmp | ~1–2 GB | | Complete memory dump | C:\Windows\Memory.dmp | Equal to RAM size |
The default folder for mini dump files in Windows 11 is: mini dump file location windows 11
C:\Windows\Minidump
You can adjust the settings for creating and storing mini dump files: | Dump Type | Location | File Size
These files (ending in .dmp ) are small, essential logs created when your PC encounters a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). While they don't contain a full record of your system's memory, they store critical details about the crash—like the specific driver or hardware error responsible—that you can use for troubleshooting. You can also configure the location through the
By default, mini dump files are stored in the %SystemRoot%\Minidump directory, which is usually C:\Windows\Minidump on a standard Windows 11 installation. You can also configure the location through the System Properties.