The genuine savedump.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation. The genuine Microsoft "savedump.exe" program was used only in Windows NT operating systems such as Windows 2000 and XP, not in Vista or anything later. It was in "C:\Windows\System32". It was supposed to start during the system reboot after a crash occurred. It wrote the crash dump section of the memory pagefile contents to a minidump file which could then be sent out for analysis. It used a DLL file named "dbghelp.dll" which was unique in each Windows version but sometimes got overwritten by the Windows SDK's version, causing a crash at startup when "savedump.exe" called a nonexistent entry point.
SaveDump stands for Windows NT SaveDump Utility
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the savedump.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Savedump.exe is an important part of Windows, but often causes problems. Savedump.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 13,312 bytes.
The savedump.exe file is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. Savedump.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft.
Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Important: Some malware disguises itself as savedump.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the savedump.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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from what i have read it only happens to windows 2000 o/s, but in fact it shows up on my widows pro O/S SMS
Have seen it cause unnecessary system shutdown in WinXP Pro when NTOS Kernell Debugger process is set to run at startup in msconfig. By disabeling this process you can keep the system from shutting down untill you remove the spyware or virus masking itself as savedump.exe. Mike Grantham
This process appeared after a "violent" reboot of my PC. I had a message about memory beeing "saved to disk". Disappeared 5 minutes after reboot. gabiiii
when I boot I get a message "savedump.exe -Application error" the application failt to intialize properly click on ok to terminate the application Recently now I've been having problems with computer freezin up all the time and having to reboot. Is there a connection? Cindy
Used to report the Windows crash RaFi
watch out for folder "minidump" if create date is current bmk
So, I drop to a command prompt, do: dir /s savedump.exe [press enter]. I checked the date and location and they were valid. I believe it is part of "Dr Watson" and writes out the user.dmp file that can be found in the DrWatson directory (do: dir /s *.dmp). It is my opinion that just like the planet Earth, savedump.exe is "Mostly Harmless" and should not be obliterated.. Moe Green
event id 1001
After a system crash, the application "savedump.exe" was started. I have disabled DRWTSN32, so I just ended the program. Technical Freak
This process apears after the windows shutts down with a memory error. It records a log for the error, so, probably is a part of the diagnosis system of the windows brought by the service pack 3. Scan at the virustotal.com shows this file totaly clean. Sadas (further information)
Go to 'System Properties' window. go to tab ' Advanced'. Click on the 'Settings' button in the section 'Startup and Recovery' . Now you have the startup and recovery settings. If you choose to write a dump file that is what savedump proces is for R3LoaD
I had it show up after overclocking my system and it locked up and then restarted with this process running never happened before only when I overclock B
It is always crashing my cpu, everyday about two or three times a day. Just wish it would end. Rosina
on mine, if the hard drive is almost full on xp the savedump cleans up about a 1/2 gigabyte or more of junk files so the drive doesn't fill up. Booopy
First I received a Window Explorer error. I restarted my computer and used it fine for a hour or so, then it restarted on it own and when I looked at the process running I noticed savedump.exe. Now Firefox will crash about every 15 minutes with no warning. I was using Ebay and a friend of mine says he got a nasty malware virus that redirects him every time he tries to post a listing. He will be redirected to a fake yahoo search page. I run my computer very lean, only 26 or so processes running when in use. Also, I use malwarebytes anti malware and run a scan several times a week and this is the first issue I have had in a long time. Torch
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Summary: Average user rating of savedump.exe:
based on 21 votes with 15 user comments.
6 users think savedump.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
5 users think it's probably harmless.
4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
4 users think savedump.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
7 users don't grade savedump.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving savedump issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with savedump. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the savedump.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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SMS
Mike Grantham
gabiiii
Cindy
RaFi
bmk
Moe Green
Technical Freak
Sadas (further information)
R3LoaD
B
Rosina
Booopy
Torch
Summary: Average user rating of savedump.exe: based on 21 votes with 15 user comments. 6 users think savedump.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 4 users think savedump.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 7 users don't grade savedump.exe ("not sure about it").