Dump Formatter - Overview


  • Different kernels need different DFs: df_ret for retail and hstrict, df_deb for astrict
  • Works for process and standalone dumps
  • Need a new one for each release (usually)
  • Commands are about the same as kdb
  • Find out what was dumped with ".h"
  • EAX, EBX, CS, DS, etc., all refer to the ring 3 component of the current slot.
  • Remember that traps may have happened <|on the other CPU in SMP.



  • Published by Lotus® Freelance Graphics®