How to Create a Dump File from Task Manager for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools

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:

  1. Reproduce the Issue:

    • Before creating a dump file, ensure you have reproduced the issue that you want to investigate.
  2. Open Task Manager:

    • Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select Task Manager from the menu.
  3. Switch to the 'Details' Tab:

    • In Task Manager, click on the Details tab to view the running processes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.