Minidump Files Location Exclusive — Official & Exclusive

Windows Minidump files are typically located in the C:\Windows\Minidump directory.

• Path: C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP
• Difference: Unlike the folder above, this is usually a Kernel Memory Dump or a Complete Memory Dump. It is much larger (hundreds of MBs to GBs).
• Behavior: By default, Windows often overwrites this file on every crash. If you have had two crashes, you may have lost the first one unless you renamed this file immediately.

If you are sending these files to a support forum or a technician, it is best practice to Right-click > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder first. Many upload services block raw files for security reasons. Disk Cleanup: minidump files location exclusive

Here is the hierarchy of where they live. Windows Minidump files are typically located in the