If using WinDBG, start with: .symfix .reload !analyze -v
That has some smarts to analyse the dump file, and point you to a likely culprit. Depending on the underlying cause, you might get an answer quickly, or not. Bugchecks like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL are typically easier to find a root cause (and the faulting driver is almost always findable). Issues caused by memory corruption etc. will be harder, and probably require you to use Verifier.exe to get a "good" dump first. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jimmy Tran Sent: Tuesday, 28 October 2014 11:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [NTSysADM] how to analyze BSOD minidump files Just like the subject says, how do I interpret them? I have BlueScreenView from nirsoft, loaded up the dmp files but don't know what the heck I'm doing from there. Any tips or suggestions on how to read or analyze this? Thanks, Jimmy
