WinDbg is the primary tool from Microsoft to analyze memory dump files.

This is the Step-by-Step guide to Analyze Memory Dump with WinDbg.

1. Install WinDbg Preview

  • Open Microsoft Store and search for WinDbg Preview.

  • Or download it from WinDbg Preview

2. Open Your Dump File

  • Launch WinDbg Preview.

  • Click File > Open dump file.

  • Select your .dmp file (e.g., C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP, C:\Windows\Minidump).

3. Use Basic Commands

  • After opening the file, type the following in the command window:
!analyze -v

This gives a detailed analysis: crash cause, likely driver, stack trace, etc.