====== Read Windows Crash Dump ======

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-open-and-analyze-dump-error-files-windows-10

===== WinDbg Utility =====

:!: Install the WinDbg Utility from Microsoft Store

:!: Open WinDbg and Run as Administrator

===== Open Crash Dump file =====

:!: Dump file locations

C:\windows\minidump

C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\CrashDumps

  * Click File -> Open dump file
  * Browse to dump file
  * Click Open

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  * In the kd field type ! analyze -v and hit enter
  * Review the text for clues to the crash 

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===== Driver Verifier Stress Diag =====

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/driver-verifier

:!: Used to stress drivers that cause crashes