How to Create a Dump File from Task Manager for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools
If you encounter issues with Studios, Standalone Tools, or MiniTools, you can generate a dump file using Task Manager for further troubleshooting. Follow these steps to create a dump file.
Steps to Create a Dump File from Task Manager:
Reproduce the Issue:
- Before creating a dump file, ensure you have reproduced the issue that you want to investigate.
Open Task Manager:
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select Task Manager from the menu.
Switch to the 'Details' Tab:
- In Task Manager, click on the Details tab to view the running processes.
Select the Application Process:
- Locate the process for your application (
current_product.exe). For example, for dbForge Studio for MySQL, the process would be dbforgemysql.exe.
Create the Dump File:
- Right-click on the application’s process and select Create Dump File from the popup menu.
Example:
If you are using dbForge Studio for MySQL, the process to right-click on would be dbforgemysql.exe. Task Manager will generate the dump file and provide the location where it has been saved.
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