# Enable and Locate Memory Dumps

### Enable Memory Dumps

Press Windows-Key + R and enter `SystemPropertiesAdvanced`

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go to Tab *Advanced* and click on *Settings* in the Section *Startup and Recovery*

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1. At the Dropdown in System Errors, select *Complete Memory Dump*

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### Locate Memory Dumps

The Path is visible in the last Screenshot as Location on the Windows Disk.

As per Default, it is `%SystemRoot%\MEMORY.DMP` or `C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP`